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DU56 WMJ

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,820 mi
Last recorded151,820 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 151,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 151,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2015 140,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres heavy wear to inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 133,135 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlamp beam images just visible.

no emmisions print out,not enough smoke to obtain a reading.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 123,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre badly worn on inner eges of tread.

front headlamp beam images just visible.

no emmisions print out,not enough smoke to obtain a reading.

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,435 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 79,627 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 59,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,675 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 WMJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WMJ, 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 DU56 WMJ registered?

DU56 WMJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is DU56 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU56 WMJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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