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WG06 TFU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,995 mi
Last recorded150,995 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 TFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 150,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 150,837 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 150,837 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 144,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,139 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,936 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,929 miles

corrosion on exhaust silencer

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,861 miles

wear on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2011 65,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,535 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2010 52,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TFU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

WG06 TFU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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