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LT56 UHE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 UHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 149,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 140,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,369 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,968 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 80,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Smell of fuel in engine no leak found.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 68,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Smell of fuel in engine no leak found.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,509 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low on Iner Edge..

Off Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge...

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,321 miles

Nearside rear has a slight cut not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,145 miles

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

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)

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 UHE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

LT56 UHE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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