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HY06 WEP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,104 mi
Last recorded118,104 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 WEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 118,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 118,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure last bracket detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 105,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 98,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 90,638 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner walls

Pass 16 Sep 2017 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low parking brake effort

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

low parking brake effort

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,697 miles

exhaust is corroded

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes are split // movement

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust is corroded

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes are split // movement

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,592 miles

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

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

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,590 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to both front tyres outer side walls

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,161 miles

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

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,892 miles

nearside front wing damaged

offside front outer tyre wall cut

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

nearside front wing damaged

offside front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,814 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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HY06 WEP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY06 WEP, 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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HY06 WEP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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