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LS56LLJ
2006 VOLVO S40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration LS56LLJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 05 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,621 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- general surface corrosion under vehicle
- previous welding repair to o/s/r alloy wheel
- Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at pass limit, REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- general surface corrosion under vehicle
- previous welding repair to o/s/r alloy wheel
- Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at pass limit, REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,580 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s parking brake slightly laboured in operation
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- general age related corrosion to suspension components
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image output reduced, at pass limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,125 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- vehicle under body covered in under seal
- slight exhaust blow from central/rear exhaust box
- both rear tyre treads 3mm
- Nearside Rear parking brake slightly laboured in operation
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both rear coil springs corroded
- both front tyres worn slightly on edges
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective 2 centre brackets (6.1.2 (a))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn slightly on edges
- both rear coil springs corroded
- both rear tyre treads 3mm
- Exhaust mounting defective 2 centre brackets (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear parking brake slightly laboured in operation
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- slight exhaust blow from central/rear exhaust box
- vehicle under body covered in under seal
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,718 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,661 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- vehicle covered with under seal. various suspension parts covered with under seal
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vehicle covered with under seal. various suspension parts covered with under seal
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,590 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021 7 Jun 202625 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,733 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear exhaust mounting deteriorated
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,091 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017 7 Jun 202621 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,760 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,760 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,006 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2015 7 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,346 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
5 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,816 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202625 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,470 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
14 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,028 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,951 MI
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LS56LLJ was registered on 2006-11-24
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