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LS56 LLJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,621 mi
Last recorded135,621 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrosion under vehicle

previous welding repair to o/s/r alloy wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2025 135,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at pass limit, REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at pass limit, REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrosion under vehicle

previous welding repair to o/s/r alloy wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2024 127,580 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image output reduced, at pass limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to suspension components

n/s parking brake slightly laboured in operation

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,125 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 centre brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly laboured in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre treads 3mm

slight exhaust blow from central/rear exhaust box

vehicle under body covered in under seal

Fail 28 Sep 2023 118,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre treads 3mm

Exhaust mounting defective 2 centre brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly laboured in operation

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

slight exhaust blow from central/rear exhaust box

vehicle under body covered in under seal

Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle covered with under seal. various suspension parts covered with under seal

Fail 4 Oct 2021 100,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle covered with under seal. various suspension parts covered with under seal

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,760 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 84,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear tyre has age related cracking to tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

has a cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 76,346 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

has a cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,816 miles

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner wheel slight uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,951 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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LS56 LLJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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