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RE06 WGU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,725 mi
Last recorded173,725 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 WGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 173,725 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 165,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 153,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 153,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 148,016 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 148,016 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,555 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 120,555 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,490 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,686 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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RE06 WGU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RE06 WGU, 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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RE06 WGU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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