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WL55 KJJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,514 mi
Last recorded75,514 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 KJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,514 miles

Rear suspension getting corroded in areas

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished (recommend attention to offside front)

both rear tyres starting to perish

unable to see rear inner brake pads to judge wear

Pass 3 Feb 2025 68,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend attention)

Offside Rear tyre getting worn

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 42,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,710 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,368 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,642 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,267 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

One horn working only

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damp area on nearside of steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,324 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,162 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,942 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,980 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,656 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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WL55 KJJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WL55 KJJ, 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 WL55 KJJ registered?

WL55 KJJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is WL55 KJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 KJJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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