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AY56 WWL

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,206 mi
Last recorded107,206 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,312 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear,close to limit

slight fluctuation front brakes

slight wear nearside track rod end

Pass 12 Dec 2015 89,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 59,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,133 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 24,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AY56 WWL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY56 WWL, 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 AY56 WWL registered?

AY56 WWL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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