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WP06 VJN

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,580 mi
Last recorded199,580 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 VJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 199,580 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 199,408 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 192,371 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2024 192,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 170,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 170,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 140,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 134,023 miles

1 REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 134,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

1 REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 129,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 123,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-45-18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wheels slightly buckled

both headlights look dim

center exhaust box rusty/corroded

center exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover loose but not letting dirt in

n/s/f tyre kurb damage and wearing inner edge

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wheels slightly buckled

both headlights look dim

center exhaust box rusty/corroded

center exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover loose but not letting dirt in

n/s/f tyre kurb damage and wearing inner edge

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near/side/front marker light is not working

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,110 miles

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,490 miles

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 38,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WP06 VJN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP06 VJN, 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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WP06 VJN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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