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LR56 XJT

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,674 mi
Last recorded153,674 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XJT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 153,674 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 153,674 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 148,878 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 148,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,976 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 138,018 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 137,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 135,232 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 135,217 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 125,513 miles

1 OF 2 NEARSIDE TAIL LIGHTS OUT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,513 miles

1 OF 2 NEARSIDE TAIL LIGHTS OUT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,015 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,015 miles

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

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

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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 XJT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LR56 XJT, 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 XJT registered?

LR56 XJT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for LR56 XJT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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