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LS56 RHA

2006 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V4090,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 RHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 96,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,280 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,279 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,347 miles

windscreen got a crack

Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,230 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,573 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,078 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 77,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords,

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,185 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,975 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,649 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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LS56 RHA is a 2006 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 90,322 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 RHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS56 RHA registered?

LS56 RHA is a 2006 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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