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OV56 LFW

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,556 mi
Last recorded136,556 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2019 136,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 131,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,232 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 106,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box very rusty and near end of useabul life

nearside front tyre as slight damage to the outer side wall

offside rear tyre as slight cracking of inner side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,918 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 58,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,715 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,325 miles

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

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

offside headlamp dim

Fail 28 Sep 2009 43,325 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside headlamp dim

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 LFW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

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

Is OV56 LFW safe to buy?

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