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AP55 NWK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,549 mi
Last recorded113,549 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 NWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 113,549 miles

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

Slight Power Steering leak

Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,273 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 108,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,039 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,892 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating allowing arms to move about ...poor

rear tyres worn/deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front arm bushes deteriorating allowing arms to move about ...poor

rear tyres worn/deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,804 miles

N/S Front tyre outer edge wear.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,240 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,333 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,707 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 47,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,273 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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AP55 NWK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

AP55 NWK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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