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SV56 WVF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,575 mi
Last recorded84,575 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 84,570 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 77,784 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 62,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,349 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on insides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,250 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 53,247 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,238 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,785 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,437 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 39,437 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,195 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 WVF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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