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WJ56 VSO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,381 mi
Last recorded117,381 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 117,376 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,909 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread castellated on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 107,908 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread castellated on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,160 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,776 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge .

Pass 23 Sep 2017 62,398 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 62,291 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,253 miles

Rear Brake hoses are slightly perished.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,363 miles

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 5 Sep 2014 46,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,668 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 VSO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

WJ56 VSO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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