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WH55 ANR

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,812 mi
Last recorded199,812 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 ANR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 199,812 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 184,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 172,855 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 156,152 miles

aux belt perished

Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 148,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 129,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,405 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess oil filled damping sack leaked/split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect will require by next mot (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy possible wheel bearing or driveshaft bearing ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad leak, smells of burning when engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front blades smearing screen

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut inside wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 107,848 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 107,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (2.4.G.2)

interior rear view mirror missing

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,615 miles

rear view mirror missing - nearside door mirror in place

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,106 miles

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,094 miles

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 52,473 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 52,462 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering rack starting to leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,810 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,018 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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WH55 ANR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WH55 ANR, 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 WH55 ANR registered?

WH55 ANR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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