MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
exhaust system deteriorated
exhaust deteriorated but not blowing
osf top mount clunking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front , suspect pump as no noise (8.2.3)
exhaust deteriorated but not blowing
osf top mount clunking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust silencer deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres inner shoulders of tread worn uneven
corrosion and pitting to all brake discs
exhausr rear silencer heat shield insecure to vehicle body
exhaust center silencer deteriorating
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres inner shoulders of tread worn uneven
corrosion and pitting to all brake discs
exhausr rear silencer heat shield insecure to vehicle body
exhaust center silencer deteriorating
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS55 VEK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LS55 VEK, 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 LS55 VEK registered?
LS55 VEK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2006.
Is LS55 VEK safe to buy?
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