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YG56 LZH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,551 mi
Last recorded186,551 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 LZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 186,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 174,215 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 9 May 2016 161,875 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 161,873 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split has excess play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r handbrake low performance and little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 8 May 2015 141,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,867 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 106,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 87,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 72,571 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 62,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,679 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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YG56 LZH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG56 LZH, 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 YG56 LZH registered?

YG56 LZH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is YG56 LZH safe to buy?

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