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WJ56 PSU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,194 mi
Last recorded158,194 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 PSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 158,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 141,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 141,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush BOTH (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,409 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 106,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 102,164 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 97,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 82,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,204 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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WJ56 PSU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ56 PSU, 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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WJ56 PSU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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