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N44 NML

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,832 mi
Last recorded131,832 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 NML
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 128,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal on drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage to wing mirror cover

Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,884 miles

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

Front brake discs have a slight fluctuation.

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 123,884 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front brake discs have a slight fluctuation.

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 116,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 112,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 108,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 108,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,277 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine cover fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,695 miles

n/s/f tyre as cut to inner side wall close to cord at max limit advise renew a s a p

n/s/r tyre as small cut starting on inner side wall please keep checked

o/s/f tyre as small cut starting on inner side wall please keep checked

o/s/r tyre as small cut starting on inner side wall please keep checked

small screw in o/s/f tyre tread ?

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,841 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,793 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 50,763 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 31,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,884 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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N44 NML is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N44 NML, 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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N44 NML is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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