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AF55 FFE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,742 mi
Last recorded115,742 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 FFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 115,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 109,800 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,800 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,102 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 97,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF55 FFE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF55 FFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 FFE registered?

AF55 FFE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF55 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 FFE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF55 FFE have outstanding finance?

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