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AP55 NWJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,445 mi
Last recorded68,445 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 NWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,445 miles

Nearside Front bumper tapped up

Nearside Front mirror is held together with tape

Pass 3 Aug 2024 68,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 66,493 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 65,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes from front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres have uneven wear across tread

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,141 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,759 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,519 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to front bumper

Nearside Front slight damage to wing mirror

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

brake pipes covered in grease

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,519 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to front bumper

Nearside Front slight damage to wing mirror

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

brake pipes covered in grease

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,241 miles

all brake pipes covered in think grease

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,516 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,056 miles

advise engine bay covers fitted/under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2010 31,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise engine bay covers fitted/under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,806 miles

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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AP55 NWJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AP55 NWJ, 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 AP55 NWJ registered?

AP55 NWJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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