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AY56 WWO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,022 mi
Last recorded138,022 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,221 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 130,258 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,642 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2018 120,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 111,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,245 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,439 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,349 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,549 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,840 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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AY56 WWO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WWO, 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 WWO registered?

AY56 WWO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is AY56 WWO safe to buy?

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