MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Both front tyres wearing inside edges
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
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)
NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC BACKING PANEL MISSING
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LM55 VBB registered?
LM55 VBB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2006.
Is LM55 VBB safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM55 VBB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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