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LEZ 9780

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,174 mi
Last recorded210,174 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 9780
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 210,174 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 210,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 203,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 194,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 194,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 177,751 miles

Both front outer c.v boots have slight leak of grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 170,546 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (outer sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 170,545 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (outer sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 168,845 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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LEZ 9780 is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LEZ 9780, 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 LEZ 9780 registered?

LEZ 9780 is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is LEZ 9780 safe to buy?

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