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HG55 ZHF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ZHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 146,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,002 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded with age, needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 128,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded with age, needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 120,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 120,358 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 110,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,307 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn os/ns (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,018 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,960 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn cv joint (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,913 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,060 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,690 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,281 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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HG55 ZHF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG55 ZHF, 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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HG55 ZHF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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