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OE55 YWP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

219,480 mi
Last recorded219,480 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 219,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 216,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 191,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 174,284 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 166,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 161,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 158,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 158,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 158,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 151,953 miles

n/s/r second side light not working

o/s/f parkihg light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,299 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 YWP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

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

Is OE55 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 YWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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