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OW55 AOL

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,341 mi
Last recorded89,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 AOL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 89,341 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,541 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,303 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,521 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,621 miles

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

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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OW55 AOL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OW55 AOL, 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 OW55 AOL registered?

OW55 AOL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is OW55 AOL safe to buy?

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