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WF56 WVL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,479 mi
Last recorded194,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 WVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 194,479 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 194,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 176,740 miles

Nearside Front upper suspension bearing worn

Offside Front upper suspension bearing worn

Pass 27 Jan 2018 157,881 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 140,515 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 140,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 126,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,740 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,138 miles

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,559 miles

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

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

both the front tyres are becoming worn on the inside edges.

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims / gaurds fitted at the time of test.

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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WF56 WVL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF56 WVL, 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 WF56 WVL registered?

WF56 WVL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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