MOT Status
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118,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
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
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
corrosion to suspension components and exhaust mounts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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