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MM55 SYZ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,549 mi
Last recorded173,549 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 SYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 173,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under vehicle various

Fail 28 Mar 2026 173,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 161,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle various

Fail 18 Mar 2025 161,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 153,570 miles

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 153,513 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,445 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 126,685 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,454 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Marker light not working

Nearside Side repeater lens has water ingress

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,098 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,696 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,056 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,704 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,124 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,376 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 63,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,867 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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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.

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