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DA55 XRT

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 XRT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,235 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Fail 11 Oct 2017 113,831 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 0 kg (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,948 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,948 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly worn

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,482 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 90,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust coroded and heat shield inscure

Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust coroded and heat shield inscure

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges

exhaust corroded and rear section bracket broken off but still supported ok

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,823 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,823 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,073 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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 XRT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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