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LS55 VEK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,101 mi
Last recorded189,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 VEK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 189,101 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2018 189,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 178,801 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 178,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 171,285 miles

exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

osf top mount clunking

Fail 13 Nov 2015 171,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 162,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 155,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 155,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 145,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 138,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 127,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,931 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 121,931 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 92,590 miles

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.

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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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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LS55 VEK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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