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LR06 NYZ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,526 mi
Last recorded87,526 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 NYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,526 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 87,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded/ lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ chassis by spring and subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis/inner arch by trailing arm, subframe and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ chassis by spring and subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis/inner arch by trailing arm, subframe and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components show moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 23 Jun 2023 83,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Damage to R. (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corroded/ lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ chassis by spring and subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis/inner arch by trailing arm, subframe and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ chassis by spring and subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis/inner arch by trailing arm, subframe and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components show moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,114 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 79,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 79,086 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust flexi deteiorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Both nearside position/stop lamps only show brake light intensity. obviously due to fitting/incorrect bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake assembly backing plate corroded away. N/S/F plate already missing.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,699 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 76,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,740 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,437 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,421 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,539 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2009 26,751 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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LR06 NYZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR06 NYZ, 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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LR06 NYZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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