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LS56 LLF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,433 mi
Last recorded145,433 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 LLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 145,433 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 145,433 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 139,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,881 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 107,881 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,089 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,127 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Nov 2011 39,897 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,617 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,277 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,277 miles

Nearside 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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LS56 LLF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS56 LLF, 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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LS56 LLF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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