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173,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion under vehicle various
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion under vehicle various
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion under vehicle various
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion under vehicle various
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Mirror indicator has water ingress effecting light output
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished
Nearside Front Marker light not working
Nearside Side repeater lens has water ingress
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer corroded
rear tyres worn on edge
215/45/17 93w
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres stepped on inner tread advise tracking check
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
215/45/17 93w
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres stepped on inner tread advise tracking check
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advice tracking check
both front tyre worn on inner edges
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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MM55 SYZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 MM55 SYZ, 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 MM55 SYZ registered?
MM55 SYZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2006.
Is MM55 SYZ safe to buy?
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