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AK56 NXJ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 122,717 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 122,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 106,909 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,277 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,277 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,336 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2015 66,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,517 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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AK56 NXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK56 NXJ, 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 AK56 NXJ registered?

AK56 NXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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