MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
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))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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