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MT56 LCF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,859 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 113,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,365 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,706 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 83,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,542 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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MT56 LCF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 MT56 LCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT56 LCF registered?

MT56 LCF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is MT56 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 LCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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