MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside dip beam slightly dim
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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