MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s handbrake has only just met requirements
rear wishbone have surface rust.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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OE55 XEF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 OE55 XEF, 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 OE55 XEF registered?
OE55 XEF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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