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EF55 NKO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 117,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,717 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 34,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 49,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EF55 NKO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF55 NKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 NKO registered?

EF55 NKO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is EF55 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 NKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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