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LC56 ZYK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,584 mi
Last recorded123,584 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 ZYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,584 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 123,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 113,289 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bold on inner edge close to coeds

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge close to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 113,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn bold on inner edge close to coeds

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front daylight running light inop

Offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge close to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,406 miles

Rear heatsheils rattling

Front discs worn

Front wishbone rear bushes worn and have movement

Fail 28 Sep 2013 107,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn

Front wishbone rear bushes worn and have movement

Rear discs lipped

Rear heatsheils rattling

Rear pads on 2-3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 91,688 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,414 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,276 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 ZYK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC56 ZYK registered?

LC56 ZYK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for LC56 ZYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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