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WK06 HPA

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,516 mi
Last recorded154,516 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 154,516 miles

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))

Fail 27 May 2021 154,507 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2020 151,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2020 151,258 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 148,367 miles

Central Front discs worn and pitted

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2019 148,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 145,602 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 142,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 140,142 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 140,142 miles

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

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,688 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 134,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 126,310 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 118,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,608 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside rear outer sidelamp inoperative.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,608 miles

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.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,737 miles

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.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,927 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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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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