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SV56 WVE

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,110 mi
Last recorded139,110 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 139,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 94,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 90,797 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 90,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,050 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 WVE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

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

Is SV56 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 WVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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