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OE55 YWN

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,937 mi
Last recorded114,937 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 114,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 102,974 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever high

Fail 8 Sep 2023 77,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever high

Pass 1 Oct 2022 92,586 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,348 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,850 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 81,850 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,683 miles

Engine cover and under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlight Dim but still work

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,225 miles

Engine cover and under-tray cover fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,881 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Sub Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,881 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Sub Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,115 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,034 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 YWN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

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

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