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YG56 LZL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,350 mi
Last recorded192,350 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 LZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 192,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 192,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 186,518 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 186,518 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 181,255 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 181,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 177,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 171,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 161,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 145,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,946 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 130,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,051 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 115,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,713 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,741 miles

1. Both offside tyres worn on inner edges

1. Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

1.Plastic sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2012 71,741 miles

1. Both offside tyres worn on inner edges

1. Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

1.Plastic sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LZL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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