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OV56 LWL

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 63,251 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in it

Pass 11 Jul 2015 56,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,809 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,609 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,881 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,814 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 36,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,143 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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OV56 LWL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

OV56 LWL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is OV56 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 LWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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