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C8 WJW

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,823 mi
Last recorded19,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 19,823 miles

some separation nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

surface cracks nearside/offside front tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2024 19,599 miles

slight separation nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2023 17,831 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 17,803 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,292 miles

Offside Rear lamp assy damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,976 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2020 16,646 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,161 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,066 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,536 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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C8 WJW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C8 WJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 WJW registered?

C8 WJW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is C8 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 WJW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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