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WK56 WCL

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,585 mi
Last recorded171,585 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 WCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 171,585 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside dip beam slightly dim

Fail 15 Feb 2020 171,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit - 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside dip beam slightly dim

Pass 23 Feb 2019 151,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - heavily worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - heavily worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp - 1 out of 2 bulbs working

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% - offside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 151,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - heavily worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - heavily worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp - 1 out of 2 bulbs working

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% - offside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,793 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 130,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 92,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,458 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,458 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nail in offside rear tyre (5psi pressure)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,064 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 13,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WK56 WCL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WK56 WCL, 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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WK56 WCL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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