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WG06 TFY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,505 mi
Last recorded151,505 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 151,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 145,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 141,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 130,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 122,823 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

clutch doesnt clear

service overdue indicator on

Fail 3 Jul 2015 122,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

clutch doesnt clear

service overdue indicator on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,164 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

nearside front antiroll link dust cover in poor condition

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,092 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 109,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front tyre on legal limit requires changing asap

o/s/front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,875 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 97,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,812 miles

head light adjusters tight

o/s/r/ seat belt stalk cover insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TFY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

WG06 TFY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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