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EN55 VFW

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 VFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,942 miles

Offside Rear Anti roll bar bracket / attachment appears to have previously been repaired.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,472 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 102,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,414 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))

boot lid would open from outside

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,414 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

boot lid would open from outside

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,892 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50V17 - 2mm and bald on edge through to under layer of tyre caucus (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on edge through to under layer os tyre caucus (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,540 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,424 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,741 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,241 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2012 38,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,686 miles

rear pads 3mm

all tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre outer edge 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,461 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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EN55 VFW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN55 VFW, 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 EN55 VFW registered?

EN55 VFW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 February 2006.

Is EN55 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 VFW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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