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LR56 MFP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,133 mi
Last recorded99,133 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 MFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,133 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,723 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,331 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,370 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,350 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,319 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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LR56 MFP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 MFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR56 MFP registered?

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

Is LR56 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 MFP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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