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WL06 DLV

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,084 mi
Last recorded149,084 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 DLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2022 149,084 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 149,082 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

no oil in engine i added 4 litres to test

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to n/s, stone chip to o/s but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 132,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 125,711 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,573 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack and pinion area (2.3.3b)

rear ekhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,851 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 93,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 93,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,312 miles

front brake pads are 3mm approx

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,582 miles

front brake pads need checking after 4000 miles

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,969 miles

front pads worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,407 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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WL06 DLV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL06 DLV, 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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WL06 DLV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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