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JB04 WNB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,594 mi
Last recorded200,594 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 WNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 200,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 172,028 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 149,035 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 149,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 145,898 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded/ rear hanger corroded & snapped exhaust still secure

Fail 22 Aug 2019 145,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded/worn/lipped at edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded/ rear hanger corroded & snapped exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Aug 2018 138,526 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,459 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f/ + o/s/f tyres running off inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 126,373 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise n/s/f/ + o/s/f tyres running off inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 120,995 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 120,993 miles

rear brake binding o/s (3.7.B.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 114,835 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,053 miles

NS Head light flickers when tapped

Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,965 miles

Hand brake long

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,965 miles

Hand brake long

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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JB04 WNB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JB04 WNB, 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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JB04 WNB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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