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OV55 LVY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 104,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 103,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 99,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 96,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,228 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 86,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 80,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 75,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,775 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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OV55 LVY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LVY, 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 OV55 LVY registered?

OV55 LVY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is OV55 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LVY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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