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CX06 NSO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,927 mi
Last recorded133,927 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 NSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 133,927 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 133,671 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside front brake disc cover corroded.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 114,303 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside front brake disc cover corroded.

Offside rear inner side lamp inoperative.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 113,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disk dust shield deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,709 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 92,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,736 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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CX06 NSO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX06 NSO, 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 CX06 NSO registered?

CX06 NSO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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