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PV55 HLA

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,058 mi
Last recorded64,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 HLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2024 64,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,512 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,196 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,450 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,277 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,330 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,603 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,354 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 49,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,086 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,933 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,516 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,525 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,412 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 21,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PV55 HLA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 PV55 HLA, 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 PV55 HLA registered?

PV55 HLA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is PV55 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 HLA 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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