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FP56 WGE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 WGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,223 miles

Engine under cover fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 126,213 miles

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

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

Engine under cover fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,867 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 95,568 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,007 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,445 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,665 miles

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

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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FP56 WGE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP56 WGE, 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 FP56 WGE registered?

FP56 WGE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is FP56 WGE safe to buy?

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