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LR56 XKH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,246 mi
Last recorded42,246 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,246 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 42,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 42,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 41,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 14psi (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 41,293 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose x2 wheel bolts marked in yellow (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 14psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 40,568 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 40,568 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,423 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,515 miles

brake discs all round lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,056 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,889 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 27,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 21,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 16,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,896 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,178 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 XKH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

LR56 XKH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is LR56 XKH safe to buy?

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