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WK56 ESN

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,356 mi
Last recorded171,356 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 ESN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 171,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 160,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 160,009 miles

Boot lid component insecure WONT UNLOCK (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 150,542 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 150,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 140,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split,cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split,cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn very low,just above min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Marker light not working.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread (raised tread

Offside Front tyre worn low to legal limit (raised tread

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,970 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 72,733 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 35,009 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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WK56 ESN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WK56 ESN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK56 ESN registered?

WK56 ESN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is WK56 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 ESN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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