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WK55 VOV

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,812 mi
Last recorded127,812 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 127,812 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension. chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,684 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,578 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,403 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,412 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 101,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,125 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,328 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 92,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,883 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres are startin g to crack in the tread and sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,538 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,419 miles

Windscreen damage // front discs corrosion and wear

Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,419 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Damage n/s windscreen // rear pads may be low // front discs corrosion and wear

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,103 miles

Both front tyres inner shoulder void of tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 68,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres inner shoulder void of tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,969 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WK55 VOV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK55 VOV, 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 WK55 VOV registered?

WK55 VOV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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