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MT56 LCV

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,954 mi
Last recorded58,954 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,954 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,068 miles

front exhaust mount fractured.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,411 miles

Central Oil leak steering rack leaking fluid ()

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust brackets heavily corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 51,411 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s dipped beam lamp inoperative (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre has cut exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Oil leak steering rack leaking fluid ()

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust brackets heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 46,113 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,267 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 43,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,649 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,857 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,592 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 LCV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LCV, 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 MT56 LCV registered?

MT56 LCV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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