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WV56 EES

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,034 mi
Last recorded77,034 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 EES
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,534 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 60,303 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,303 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,501 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,231 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 45,231 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,442 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 EES is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EES, 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 WV56 EES registered?

WV56 EES is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is WV56 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 EES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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