MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat shield on back box insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust heat shield on back box insecure
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush as marked seek advice (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear exhaust hanger corroded
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush as marked seek advice (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush as marked seek advice (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear exhaust hanger corroded
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush as marked seek advice (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly lipped
vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL55 SWV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?
YL55 SWV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.
Is YL55 SWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL55 SWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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