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AV55 OZC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,514 mi
Last recorded161,514 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 161,514 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 161,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake backing plate fouling brake disc and wheel (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,802 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 148,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 141,487 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,428 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,130 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,128 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 24 Oct 2016 81,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,068 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,319 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 6,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 5,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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AV55 OZC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AV55 OZC, 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 AV55 OZC registered?

AV55 OZC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is AV55 OZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 OZC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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