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EF55 NKS

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,555 mi
Last recorded117,555 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,117 miles

boot not opening. but still able to gain access to boot area

nearside front tyre sidewalls heavily scrubbed

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

boot not opening. but still able to gain access to boot area

nearside front tyre sidewalls heavily scrubbed

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,431 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,113 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 26,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,321 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 22,061 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,061 miles

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 16 Feb 2011 17,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,924 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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EF55 NKS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NKS, 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 EF55 NKS registered?

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

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