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SV56 WUG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,748 mi
Last recorded179,748 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 179,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 177,388 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 177,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 164,453 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 164,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 158,780 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 152,688 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 144,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 136,672 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 136,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 122,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,256 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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SV56 WUG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUG, 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 SV56 WUG registered?

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

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