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YM55 DFN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,455 mi
Last recorded183,455 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 DFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 183,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2019 183,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2018 174,071 miles

Exhaust centre & rear silencer outer skin is badly corroded & partially missing, double skin construction, no leaks

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

child seat fitted n/s/r, seatbelt is buckled through seat, unable to carry a belt inspection, all appears ok

exhaust rear silencer heatshield is corroded & partially loose

n/s/f shocker has reduced damping

o/s/f lower screen (stone chip) multiple scratches on screen, drivers view is not impaired

Fail 2 Oct 2018 174,071 miles

Exhaust centre & rear silencer outer skin is badly corroded & partially missing, double skin construction, no leaks

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

child seat fitted n/s/r, seatbelt is buckled through seat, unable to carry a belt inspection, all appears ok

exhaust rear silencer heatshield is corroded & partially loose

n/s/f shocker has reduced damping

o/s/f lower screen (stone chip) multiple scratches on screen, drivers view is not impaired

Pass 4 Sep 2017 159,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 159,321 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 146,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,138 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,377 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 117,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,789 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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YM55 DFN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM55 DFN, 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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YM55 DFN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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