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AG55 HTP

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,872 mi
Last recorded62,872 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 HTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 62,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 52,138 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 52,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 48,738 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,650 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 46,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,985 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

noise when turning the steering

Pass 9 Nov 2019 41,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2018 39,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,737 miles

strong smell from engine bay(possibly clutch)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 35,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

strong smell from engine bay(possibly clutch)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 32,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,401 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 21,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 16,945 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,597 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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AG55 HTP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG55 HTP, 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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What year was AG55 HTP registered?

AG55 HTP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is AG55 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG55 HTP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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