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YY55 VST

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,876 mi
Last recorded144,876 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VST
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 144,876 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 134,804 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 134,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,554 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,554 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,447 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 79,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 72,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bumpstop/cover insecure

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin 2 mm

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,358 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin 2 mm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,645 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,028 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 VST is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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