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OE55 XEF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,441 mi
Last recorded121,441 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 XEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 121,441 miles

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.

Pass 4 May 2018 121,386 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2018 121,386 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 119,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 110,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,680 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 101,680 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,913 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,162 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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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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