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NL56 LZS

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 LZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,885 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 121,573 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 117,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,446 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,506 miles

OSR tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,506 miles

OSR tyre 2.5mm tread depth

front brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 92,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,275 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly smiery

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre bould on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,320 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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NL56 LZS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL56 LZS, 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 NL56 LZS registered?

NL56 LZS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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The MOT history for NL56 LZS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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