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LR56 MFJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,745 mi
Last recorded152,745 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 MFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 152,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 144,205 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 125,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 114,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 104,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 98,266 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracking On Outer Threads

Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,758 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,507 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,997 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside dipped beam working but only 50% of the light source illuminating

Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 50,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil Leak from gear box do/s inner drive shaft seal

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,906 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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LR56 MFJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR56 MFJ, 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 LR56 MFJ registered?

LR56 MFJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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