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HG55 ZHO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,586 mi
Last recorded138,586 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ZHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 138,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,534 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 117,591 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 117,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,982 miles

near side front tyre worn on both edges

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to limit

off side rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 18 Feb 2020 111,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not seated properly (4.1.4 (a))

near side front tyre worn on both edges

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to limit

off side rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 825,614 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 19 Feb 2015 78,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,385 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 68,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,625 miles

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

Rear tyres close to legal limit and perished on inner side-walls

Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,021 miles

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

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 ZHO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

HG55 ZHO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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