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WV56 XCP

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,460 mi
Last recorded135,460 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 XCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,460 miles

Nearside Front door.body damage

Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 113,714 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack area slightly damp but not excessive

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,947 miles

Nearside Front steering boot damp not excessive

Offside Front steering boot damp not excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,506 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 80,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing uneven on tread

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,945 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,779 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,094 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge + starting to get low on tread

Fail 2 Jan 2014 49,094 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge + starting to get low on tread

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,833 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,051 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 22,895 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,028 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 XCP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

WV56 XCP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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