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LC06 EFR

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 EFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,259 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 91,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 91,101 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 82,130 miles

Coolant leak and level low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,069 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak and level low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,723 miles

Offside rear handbrake performance low but works

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,723 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear handbrake performance low but works

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,609 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

no emissions recorded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,159 miles

no emissions recorded

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,368 miles

to lean to register on smoke meter

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,800 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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LC06 EFR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC06 EFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC06 EFR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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