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AP55 PYX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,292 mi
Last recorded220,292 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 PYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 220,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 209,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres - 2mm - 205/55/16 - Cracking In Tread - Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Middle & Rear Exhaust Outer Skins Deteriorating

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear ARB Links - Need Attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 208,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres - 2mm - 205/55/16 - Cracking In Tread - Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Middle & Rear Exhaust Outer Skins Deteriorating

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear ARB Links - Need Attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 200,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 192,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 181,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 168,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 167,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,802 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 150,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 132,993 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,378 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings getting niosy

Pass 14 Sep 2013 104,995 miles

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

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

offside front amber light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2012 87,037 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 87,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,579 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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AP55 PYX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

AP55 PYX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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