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OE55 YWF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,845 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,879 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,169 miles

back box holed and blowing

Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

back box holed and blowing

Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,487 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 98,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,451 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 91,451 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,468 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,259 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,400 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,918 miles

front tyres are worn down to 2mm

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,876 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

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 YWF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

OE55 YWF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is OE55 YWF safe to buy?

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