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OV55 LVU

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,709 mi
Last recorded202,709 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 202,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 202,707 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 198,268 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 198,265 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 193,716 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 190,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 184,782 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 179,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 171,648 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2016 171,648 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 163,876 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 153,243 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 145,750 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated and corodded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2012 138,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Nov 2010 122,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 115,099 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 115,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,607 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 88,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OV55 LVU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OV55 LVU, 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 OV55 LVU registered?

OV55 LVU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is OV55 LVU safe to buy?

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