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YG55 TRE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 TRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 93,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cover corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint knocking. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc cover missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,688 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc cover missing.

Rear exhaust bracket broken (corrosion)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 31 May 2016 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside tread.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc cover missing.

Rear exhaust bracket broken (corrosion)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,725 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,573 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 62,573 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,596 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 53,552 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,440 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 12 Jan 2009 21,075 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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YG55 TRE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 TRE, 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 YG55 TRE registered?

YG55 TRE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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