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WJ56 VRY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,196 mi
Last recorded157,196 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VRY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 157,196 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 157,196 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 151,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 151,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 144,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 144,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 135,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy no roughness felt at time (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 122,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy no roughness felt at time (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,248 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 115,248 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 109,385 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear control arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear control arm bushes worn

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 92,422 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,874 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,874 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,494 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,565 miles

Nearside 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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WJ56 VRY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJ56 VRY, 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 WJ56 VRY registered?

WJ56 VRY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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