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MA06 WLW

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,306 mi
Last recorded145,306 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 WLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 145,306 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 145,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,844 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 141,844 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 132,596 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,478 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,793 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,236 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front camber angle

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,482 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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MA06 WLW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA06 WLW, 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 MA06 WLW registered?

MA06 WLW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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