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LT56 UHR

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,903 mi
Last recorded91,903 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 UHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,903 miles

Nearside Mirror glass is missing.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 91,903 miles

Nearside Mirror glass is missing.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 87,416 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers missing/deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2022 87,416 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers missing/deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2021 85,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Apr 2020 85,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 83,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 80,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 76,193 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 73,405 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 73,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,418 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,778 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,928 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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LT56 UHR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

LT56 UHR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is LT56 UHR safe to buy?

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