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AP55 EDF

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 EDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,219 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 114,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 104,815 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,792 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cuts to side wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 80,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts to side wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,402 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,690 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,804 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre pressures low

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edges

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,491 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 25,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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AP55 EDF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP55 EDF, 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 AP55 EDF registered?

AP55 EDF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is AP55 EDF safe to buy?

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