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LN56 ZWK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,514 mi
Last recorded137,514 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 137,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 132,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 127,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 127,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,802 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by steering resevoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 112,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by steering resevoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,969 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around fluid resevoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around fluid resevoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has run flat damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has run flat damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,010 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,872 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,433 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,435 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,433 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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LN56 ZWK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LN56 ZWK, 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 LN56 ZWK registered?

LN56 ZWK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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