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AO55 UYK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,063 mi
Last recorded72,063 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,063 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s outer taillight inop.

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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AO55 UYK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AO55 UYK, 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 AO55 UYK registered?

AO55 UYK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is AO55 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 UYK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO55 UYK have outstanding finance?

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