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LS56 ASV

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,081 mi
Last recorded182,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 ASV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 182,081 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 182,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 176,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 174,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 169,404 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 163,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2014 163,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 158,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 149,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 141,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 123,741 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 123,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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LS56 ASV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS56 ASV, 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 LS56 ASV registered?

LS56 ASV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is LS56 ASV safe to buy?

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