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WG06 LFA

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,650 mi
Last recorded165,650 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 LFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 165,650 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 10 Oct 2020 165,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 163,128 miles

Central exhaust silencer skin rusted off

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 163,127 miles

Emissions not tested auxiliary belt tensioner began making noise while warming engine for test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust silencer skin rusted off

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 159,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 154,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 154,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 149,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 143,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 126,706 miles

Centre exhaust box cladding corroded.

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 109,992 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2012 101,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,038 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/side rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,167 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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WG06 LFA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WG06 LFA, 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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WG06 LFA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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