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CA06 NBZ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,515 mi
Last recorded150,515 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 NBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 150,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 149,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage slight play

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear anti roll br linkage slight play

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 144,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 144,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 131,479 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 130,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

O/side CV gaiter has a slight weep

Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,536 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top bearing deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,506 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount noisy

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,293 miles

Lower undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 91,583 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,810 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,428 miles

nearside front brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 53,947 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 42,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,315 miles

offside front cv gaitor weeping.

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 NBZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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