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WV56 EEA

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,910 mi
Last recorded150,910 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 EEA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 150,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 149,715 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 147,916 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 147,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 145,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 143,373 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 143,373 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 141,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 133,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush & o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,335 miles

Slight oil mist around power steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,031 miles

Power steering rack has slight oil seepage around it

Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 88,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 88,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,302 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2009 46,945 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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WV56 EEA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV56 EEA, 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 WV56 EEA registered?

WV56 EEA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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