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YL55 SWU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,333 mi
Last recorded172,333 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 SWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 172,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear cover missing

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 163,448 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 151,664 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 151,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 143,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 133,357 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,284 miles

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

both the rear shock absorbers bump stops are deteriorated.

front brake discs are corroded and worn with a lipped edge.

the exhaust rear silencer is corroded.

winter tyres are fitted all round.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 117,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both the rear shock absorbers bump stops are deteriorated.

front brake discs are corroded and worn with a lipped edge.

the exhaust rear silencer is corroded.

winter tyres are fitted all round.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 101,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 89,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 86,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heatshield in secure

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,386 miles

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

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

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)

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,594 miles

front pads 25% left

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,760 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)

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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YL55 SWU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL55 SWU, 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 YL55 SWU registered?

YL55 SWU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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