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LX56 YOC

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,541 mi
Last recorded188,541 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 188,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car 205/55 ZR 16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 188,532 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn with 'lumps' (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car 205/55 ZR 16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 160,892 miles

Both rear tyes wearing unevenly on inner shoulders of tread

Rear coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 160,887 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyes wearing unevenly on inner shoulders of tread

Rear coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 140,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,029 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 84,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,547 miles

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

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

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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LX56 YOC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX56 YOC, 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 LX56 YOC registered?

LX56 YOC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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