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SV56 WUE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,729 mi
Last recorded64,729 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WUE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,547 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,813 miles

front brake pads geting low on material

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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SV56 WUE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV56 WUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV56 WUE registered?

SV56 WUE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SV56 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 WUE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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