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LT56 UGZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,442 mi
Last recorded60,442 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 UGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 60,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 60,333 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 60,333 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 60,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides spring mount arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,970 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective corroded down pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 52,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall separation of it structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,300 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 50,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,920 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 37,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,953 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,051 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 21,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 17,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,415 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 13,682 miles

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

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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LT56 UGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LT56 UGZ, 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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What year was LT56 UGZ registered?

LT56 UGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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