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WG06 PTX

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,314 mi
Last recorded123,314 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 PTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 123,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2017 123,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,059 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 113,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Osf tyre worn close to cord on inner

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Osf tyre splits in sidewall and close to cord on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,114 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 PTX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

WG06 PTX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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