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WM06 HLJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,705 mi
Last recorded151,705 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 HLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 151,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 146,414 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 146,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 138,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 131,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 120,546 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge ,2.8mm middle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge , 2.9mm middle

Rear Tyres perishing and worn on edges , 3mm middle

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner edge ,2.8mm middle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge , 2.9mm middle

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyres perishing and worn on edges , 3mm middle

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,794 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 64,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

misting around n/s steeri ng rack

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,877 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 48,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,542 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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WM06 HLJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 WM06 HLJ, 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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WM06 HLJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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