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WG06 PPY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,528 mi
Last recorded159,528 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 PPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 159,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 159,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 153,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,478 miles

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

ns mirror damaged

os handbrake performance poor long travel on handbrake

rear exhaust mount been repaired with wire

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,827 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor

rear indicators pail

Fail 6 Oct 2020 128,827 miles

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

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

front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor

rear indicators pail

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,127 miles

advise lower arm rear bushes weak

Fail 14 Jun 2019 116,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise lower arm rear bushes weak

Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,553 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating slight movement

nsf shocker damp

osr tyre cracking on inner edge

slight noise nsf wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2018 100,553 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating slight movement

nsf shocker damp

osr tyre cracking on inner edge

slight noise nsf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 74,449 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)

Pass 26 May 2015 65,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2014 57,330 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 28 May 2013 44,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,969 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 28,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,581 miles

nsf tyre low tread on outer edge

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 PPY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG06 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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