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CA06 NBM

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,195 mi
Last recorded128,195 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 128,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,934 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 126,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,526 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 122,526 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,231 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer exhaust casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer exhaust casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,770 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,764 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 115,764 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,638 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,489 miles

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

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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CA06 NBM 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 71.4%.

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 CA06 NBM, 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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CA06 NBM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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