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FY56 WMP

2006 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V4090,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 122,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 117,690 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 108,588 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,259 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 98,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,894 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 76,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,403 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 44,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,575 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,564 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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FY56 WMP is a 2006 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 90,322 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY56 WMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY56 WMP registered?

FY56 WMP is a 2006 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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