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OE55 XER

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,072 mi
Last recorded129,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 XER
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2015 129,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,424 miles

eml on

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres worn on inner edges

engine light on

front lower arm worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 102,832 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 102,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,147 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,930 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 XER is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 XER registered?

OE55 XER is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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