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YL56 LGZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,416 mi
Last recorded118,416 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 118,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,740 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front arch liner insecure at front

Offside Rear advise damage to o\s rear bumper

Offside Rear low effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise travel to handbrake high

Fail 6 Aug 2020 113,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front arch liner insecure at front

Offside Rear advise damage to o\s rear bumper

Offside Rear low effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise travel to handbrake high

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,605 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,874 miles

under body surface rust some wear to front arm bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,872 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stablizing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension spring holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stablizing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension spring holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

under body surface rust some wear to front arm bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2017 102,040 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 101,979 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205x55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,299 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,795 miles

both front suspension arms bushes parished

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 205/55/16hr

slight play on steering colune bush

Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,757 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms bushes parished

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 205/55/16hr

slight play on steering colune bush

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s sill trim panel loose

n/s/r brake backplate is badly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/s sill trim panel loose

n/s/r brake backplate is badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,231 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner loose

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,415 miles

dampness on steering rack boot o/s/f

Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,406 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

dampness on steering rack boot o/s/f

rear brake pads inner looks low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,554 miles

brake fluid level looks low and rear inner brake pads

n/s/r tyre outer edges on boarderline 1.6mm 205/55/16wr

o/s/r outer sidelight out

Fail 14 Oct 2010 60,554 miles

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

brake fluid level looks low and rear inner brake pads

n/s/r tyre outer edges on boarderline 1.6mm 205/55/16wr

o/s/r outer sidelight out

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,611 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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YL56 LGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YL56 LGZ, 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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YL56 LGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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