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LC56 VGO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 VGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,999 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 86,999 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,985 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,701 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,876 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 75,876 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,666 miles

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

service warning light illuminated on dash

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

service warning light illuminated on dash

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,282 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,730 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,095 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,255 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 VGO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

LC56 VGO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is LC56 VGO safe to buy?

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