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WG06 OEC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,447 mi
Last recorded160,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 OEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 160,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 150,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 150,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 147,693 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 109,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 85,406 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 65,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 55,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 39,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 33,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,304 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 OEC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 OEC, 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 WG06 OEC registered?

WG06 OEC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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