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AP55 HMG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,147 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 110,922 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,775 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 94,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,228 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,037 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,917 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HMG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HMG, 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 AP55 HMG registered?

AP55 HMG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is AP55 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 HMG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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