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HK55 DTF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 DTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 161,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,333 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 145,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,740 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,740 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge(flat spots)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 132,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 132,619 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,608 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spots on inner edge

Offside Rear perished and starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,906 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre under 2mm and bald on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 62,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,541 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 40,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,224 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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HK55 DTF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK55 DTF, 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 HK55 DTF registered?

HK55 DTF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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