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LG56 RMX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,527 mi
Last recorded139,527 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 RMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,527 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 139,527 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 133,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low 79cm (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,743 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 120,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 110,017 miles

Bodywork damage to the NSR

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 110,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low WONT ADJUST (1.8)

Bodywork damage to the NSR

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,792 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 102,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,807 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,805 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,408 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,406 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,688 miles

Both headlight aims slightly low but with in tolerance

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,985 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LG56 RMX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG56 RMX, 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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LG56 RMX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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