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WJ06 SOC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,574 mi
Last recorded125,574 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 SOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 96,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 73,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,611 miles

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

Oil leak

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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WJ06 SOC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ06 SOC, 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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WJ06 SOC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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