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WG06 PSO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,490 mi
Last recorded156,490 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 153,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 148,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,384 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement

very slight leak from steering rack

very slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2015 120,651 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 104,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing full test of seat belt

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,159 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing full test of seat belt

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight misfire at fast idle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,001 miles

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

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

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 PSO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PSO, 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 WG06 PSO registered?

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

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The MOT history for WG06 PSO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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