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LN56 ZWR

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,959 mi
Last recorded44,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak from back of head gearbox side ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,808 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached various - and scuffs (6.1.4 (a) (i))

EML showing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 40,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached various - and scuffs (6.1.4 (a) (i))

EML showing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,661 miles

eml light on

headlamp adjusters in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2017 36,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml light on

headlamp adjusters in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,243 miles

EML light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 16,091 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 11,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 6,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 2,776 miles

o/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,183 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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LN56 ZWR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol 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 LN56 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

LN56 ZWR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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