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WG06 TFZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,590 mi
Last recorded130,590 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 TFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 116,908 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,000 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,662 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,112 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,656 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,607 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,607 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r + o/s/f tuyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,855 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,884 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,125 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,431 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 TFZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

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

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