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LC56 ETZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 ETZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 129,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 129,278 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 124,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 124,118 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlight glass has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlight glass has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,347 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,274 miles

Nearside Front door has slight damage to outer door panel

Nearside Rear door has slight damage to outer door panel

Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,820 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 86,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,890 miles

o.s.r tyre low/worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,812 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,556 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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LC56 ETZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC56 ETZ, 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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What year was LC56 ETZ registered?

LC56 ETZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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