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HG55 ZHL

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,791 mi
Last recorded108,791 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ZHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,791 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak ( gearbox )

tyres 205 to front and 215 to rear

Fail 15 Mar 2014 101,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak ( gearbox )

tyres 205 to front and 215 to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,563 miles

Oil leak

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

major gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

headlamp adjusters defective

major gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,374 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear tyres different aspect ratio to front

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear tyres different aspect ratio to front

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,356 miles

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

N/S/F bumper/undertray damaged

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

Slight oil leak rack area

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,025 miles

Oil leak

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 ZHL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG55 ZHL, 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 HG55 ZHL registered?

HG55 ZHL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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