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FL55 YGO

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,813 mi
Last recorded122,813 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 122,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 119,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear 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 15 Mar 2023 115,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 113,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,721 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 103,713 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,844 miles

Off side front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,633 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,265 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,238 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,746 miles

traction controle warning light on

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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FL55 YGO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL55 YGO, 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 FL55 YGO registered?

FL55 YGO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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