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FE55 XOB

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,362 mi
Last recorded188,362 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 188,362 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 167,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips. (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 157,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,209 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 148,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre perished outer sidewall and cracking on outer edge

offside rear brakes slight binding

offside rear tyre, cuts and cracking on inner sidewall

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2015 140,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 135,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,065 miles

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)

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

dirt is starting to penetrate rear number plate.

stonechip in centre and os lower corner of windscreen.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 124,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

dirt is starting to penetrate rear number plate.

stonechip in centre and os lower corner of windscreen.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 90,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,178 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,097 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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FE55 XOB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE55 XOB, 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 FE55 XOB registered?

FE55 XOB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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