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DU56 WLV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,045 mi
Last recorded179,045 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 179,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,531 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust box is perishing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 140,531 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust box is perishing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,533 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 126,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,060 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 123,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,438 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 110,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,914 miles

REAR TAIL BOX IN POOR CONDTION

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC WORN INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 103,908 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX PIPE REAR MOUNTING (7.1.1)

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

REAR TAIL BOX IN POOR CONDTION

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC WORN INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged inner face

Pass 1 May 2014 87,514 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Fail 1 May 2014 87,514 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,558 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,095 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,773 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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DU56 WLV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DU56 WLV, 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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DU56 WLV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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