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DA55 XAG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,062 mi
Last recorded93,062 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 XAG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,062 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 93,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,560 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,266 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 78,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 205-50-17

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,173 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TYRE SIZE 205-50-17

Fail 19 Mar 2019 74,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TYRE SIZE 205-50-17

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,336 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,012 miles

Handbrake travel high, effort ok

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Steering rack damp at both ends

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Handbrake travel high, effort ok

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Steering rack damp at both ends

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,823 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,003 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 43,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,444 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut(no cords)

uneven wear on inner tread of nearside rear tyre

uneven wear on outer treads of both front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,708 miles

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

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

outer sidewall cut on offside front tyre(no cords showing)

service warning light staying on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,441 miles

strongly advise nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit of 1'6 mm

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,730 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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DA55 XAG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA55 XAG, 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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DA55 XAG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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