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DA06 WXW

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

221,487 mi
Last recorded221,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 WXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 221,487 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 218,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Underneath surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 201,818 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 201,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 184,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 184,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 167,826 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 167,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also puntured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 154,781 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 141,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 125,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 125,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,706 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp dip beam has slightly reduced output

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,157 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,181 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

rear number plate starting to fall apart

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,409 miles

N/S/F tyre low 4mm

N/S/R tyre low and worn 4mm

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

O/S/F tyre getting low 5mm

O/S/R tyre low 3mm

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,409 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre low 4mm

N/S/R tyre low and worn 4mm

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

O/S/F tyre getting low 5mm

O/S/R tyre low 3mm

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,316 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 19 Jul 2010 26,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,362 miles

Child seat N/S/R belt not checked properly

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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DA06 WXW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DA06 WXW, 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 DA06 WXW registered?

DA06 WXW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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