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HY06 NVW

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,245 mi
Last recorded178,245 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 NVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 178,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 169,490 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 169,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 144,077 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2013 136,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,623 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 123,623 miles

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

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

Off side rear outer side light not working

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,665 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,567 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HY06 NVW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY06 NVW, 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 HY06 NVW registered?

HY06 NVW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 NVW safe to buy?

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