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WG56 HGC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,478 mi
Last recorded97,478 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 HGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 97,478 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 90,681 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 90,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 82,404 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded under plastic coating (close to rear flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive coating of oil around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 82,404 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded under plastic coating (close to rear flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive coating of oil around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 70,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 58,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 47,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,536 miles

air bag lamp on dash.

traction control lamp on.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,802 miles

airbag & TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS STAY ON

Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,802 miles

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

airbag & TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS STAY ON

Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,801 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

airbag & traction control lights stay on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,306 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 21,290 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 11,314 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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WG56 HGC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG56 HGC, 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 WG56 HGC registered?

WG56 HGC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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