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YY55 OPP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,353 mi
Last recorded51,353 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 51,353 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside Front Side wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,881 miles

Both side wing mirror cover damaged

Exhaust system rusty

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 49,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both side wing mirror cover damaged

Exhaust system rusty

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,364 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 48,364 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,683 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

o/s/f driveshaft centre bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,183 miles

advice exhaust system rusted.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 40,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,126 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,126 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,770 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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YY55 OPP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY55 OPP, 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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YY55 OPP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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