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LC56 ZYV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,110 mi
Last recorded107,110 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 ZYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,217 miles

Both exhaust boxes outer skins deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,103 miles

both exhaust box outer skins deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2020 104,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both exhaust box outer skins deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease but no visible damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust system corroded/ centre section outer skin corroded away

Fail 28 Nov 2019 102,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease but no visible damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust system corroded/ centre section outer skin corroded away

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,067 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both exhaust boxes, outer casings deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,304 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside tyre valve cracking both front and rear

exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2016 94,304 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside tyre valve cracking both front and rear

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,105 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,446 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,599 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 62,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,337 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,635 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 ZYV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

LC56 ZYV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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