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DA55 XAJ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 XAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,005 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,316 miles

Hand brake getting close to the end of its travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem split

Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,316 miles

Hand brake getting close to the end of its travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem split

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,295 miles

Engine cover and under shields covering some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,759 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,632 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,075 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 XAJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA55 XAJ, 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 DA55 XAJ registered?

DA55 XAJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is DA55 XAJ safe to buy?

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