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LM55 VBB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,022 mi
Last recorded140,022 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 VBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,022 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 140,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,644 miles

Both n/s & o/s rear tyres have wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s front top coil spring corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2017 129,501 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both n/s & o/s rear tyres have wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s front top coil spring corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,106 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 114,106 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,839 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC BACKING PANEL MISSING

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,839 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC BACKING PANEL MISSING

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 9 Mar 2011 34,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,208 miles

Both front road tyres look worn low

Front brake pads look worn low

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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LM55 VBB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM55 VBB, 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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LM55 VBB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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