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OE55 YYD

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,993 mi
Last recorded133,993 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 YYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 133,993 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 133,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,771 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2020 125,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,310 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 119,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,826 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,826 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,193 miles

Rear both tyres bald inner edge

slight corrosion on middle exhaust

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 107,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both tyres bald inner edge

slight corrosion on middle exhaust

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 92,133 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,255 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,520 miles

1 of the 3 screws securing the trailer wiring socket is loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,340 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,125 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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 YYD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

OE55 YYD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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