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LM55 VHB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,313 mi
Last recorded177,313 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 VHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 177,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Edge. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 165,481 miles

exhaust corrorded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,143 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 143,132 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,152 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s head light will not a just.

Fail 3 Nov 2020 134,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s head light will not a just.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,618 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,256 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,936 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 82,936 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 61,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,725 miles

Both Side Front Brake Pads Running Low...

Both Side Rear Brake Pads Running Low...

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,514 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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LM55 VHB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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