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AP55 OKV

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,346 mi
Last recorded169,346 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 OKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 169,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 167,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

the vehicle passed the emissions test but no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 28 Jan 2019 150,902 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 137,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 109,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,754 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,413 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,079 miles

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

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 OKV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

AP55 OKV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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