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PJ55 MKZ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,536 mi
Last recorded96,536 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,536 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 90,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 90,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,015 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,855 miles

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

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

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

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,389 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 50,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary cap on (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,403 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 36,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,547 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jan 2011 18,998 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,286 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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PJ55 MKZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PJ55 MKZ, 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 PJ55 MKZ registered?

PJ55 MKZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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