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WJ06 SRX

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,342 mi
Last recorded142,342 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 SRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 142,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both set front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 142,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low & loose in headlight in holder (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge & chords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both set front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 127,083 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 127,066 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall cracking excessively & tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2019 113,174 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 113,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 110,794 miles

reverse lights inoprative

Fail 1 May 2018 110,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

reverse lights inoprative

Pass 15 May 2017 107,859 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2010 52,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,387 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,172 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,172 miles

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

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

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 SRX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ06 SRX, 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 WJ06 SRX registered?

WJ06 SRX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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