MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front discs worn and pitted
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak
Emissions not tested emmisions not tested hole in middle section (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section rusted away leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both rear indicators showing white light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Central Front discs worn and pitted
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear light broken jagged edges
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX CORRODED (7.1.2)
Front WIPER BLADES WILL NEED REPLACING SOON
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake pads becoming worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads becoming worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn.
offside rear outer sidelamp inoperative.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn.
offside rear outer sidelamp inoperative.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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WK06 HPA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WK06 HPA, 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 WK06 HPA registered?
WK06 HPA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2006.
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