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YY55 OPZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 82,747 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 82,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 79,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 75,863 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 75,271 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 73,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,887 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2013 51,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,076 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,917 miles

all tyres low tread

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 OPZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YY55 OPZ, 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 YY55 OPZ registered?

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

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