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AV06 NTJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

233,707 mi
Last recorded233,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 NTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 233,707 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 6 Jun 2017 233,707 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light on (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull ... not bright enough (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

battery light on dash

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 May 2016 224,196 miles

Clutch poor

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 224,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch poor

Engine management light illuminated

Near side front tyre close to legal limit and both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 202,988 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 202,988 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 187,943 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2014 187,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 168,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 143,914 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 143,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 143,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

No steering lock?

Oil leak

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2011 118,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 95,752 miles

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

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

engine mil light on oil level low

Fail 16 Apr 2010 95,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine mil light on oil level low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,695 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AV06 NTJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AV06 NTJ, 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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AV06 NTJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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