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OV55 LWJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,520 mi
Last recorded80,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 80,520 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,597 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 77,597 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,954 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 69,952 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,455 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY close to limits on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2018 60,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 55,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 50,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,106 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,665 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 LWJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

OV55 LWJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is OV55 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LWJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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