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LM06 FXG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 FXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of the tyre bald and tread depth 2.m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and tread depth 3.m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of the tyre bald and tread depth 2.m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and tread depth 3.m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,755 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,511 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 59,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,211 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 46,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,489 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 32,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,238 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5-3.0 mm

Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn to 2.5-3.0 mm

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 23,712 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 22,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front washer weak

Pass 27 May 2011 22,776 miles

offside front washer weak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,377 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LM06 FXG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LM06 FXG, 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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LM06 FXG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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