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PJ55 UNB

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,825 mi
Last recorded157,825 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 157,825 miles

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

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

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

ns shocker has knocking over bumps

Fail 9 Nov 2019 157,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

ns shocker has knocking over bumps

Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,267 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 144,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 133,402 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 133,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 124,274 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 6 Jan 2014 112,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,907 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 102,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 21 Dec 2011 92,706 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,756 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,283 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UNB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNB, 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 UNB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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