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PJ55 LWZ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,840 mi
Last recorded137,840 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,840 miles

Lower general light corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2024 137,840 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower general light corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,846 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,135 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2022 130,135 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/50/17 and 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,546 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 124,094 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,093 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,113 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 117,100 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front to rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front to rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,712 miles

o/s/f inner of disc pitted slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,728 miles

Offside Front 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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PJ55 LWZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 PJ55 LWZ, 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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PJ55 LWZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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