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WR06 ZLO

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 ZLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 116,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side in side edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low suspect adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,065 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked on outer edges of tread

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked on outer edges of tread

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,880 miles

Offside front tyre and both rear tyres perished and cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre and both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,304 miles

hand brake just meets requirements 16%

Fail 14 Oct 2015 55,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake just meets requirements 16%

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,971 miles

E.M.L warning light on

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,976 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2009 22,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WR06 ZLO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WR06 ZLO, 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 WR06 ZLO registered?

WR06 ZLO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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