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OV56 LAA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,537 mi
Last recorded139,537 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,537 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 134,924 miles

Nearside Door mirror loose

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 134,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Door mirror loose

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 131,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,714 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 122,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 117,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 110,984 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,152 miles

Offside Front slight roughness in bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,482 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,075 miles

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

rear tyres abnormal wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres wearing strange / unevely.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

both rear tyres wearing strange / unevely.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,175 miles

suggest tow bar cover

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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OV56 LAA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV56 LAA, 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 OV56 LAA registered?

OV56 LAA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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