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WK56 WCM

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 WCM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material " front side of fuel tank " (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 118,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt " has became unattached at the steering rack " (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail " from caliper, corroded brake pipe end of hoes " (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail " from caliper, corroded brake pipe end of hoes " (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material " front side of fuel tank " (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,058 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension/brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Aug 2024 101,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension/brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,835 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 2 Aug 2023 92,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,393 miles

corrosion to suspension components and exhaust mounts

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 78,498 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust spliting

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,808 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,635 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,106 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 WCM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM registered?

WK56 WCM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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