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AY56 WWP

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 133,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 133,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield starting to come away at rear

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 129,082 miles

headlamp units fading close to limit on o/s

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2023 124,373 miles

Appears damp at steering rack ends and bottom of gearbox

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 120,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level low

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,723 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,761 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 107,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,755 miles

front tyres under 3mm and lower inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,755 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres under 3mm and lower inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,077 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,592 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,588 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,569 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 5 Sep 2009 24,163 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 WWP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WWP, 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 WWP registered?

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

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