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NA56 AOY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,319 mi
Last recorded207,319 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 AOY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 207,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 202,920 miles

unable to open boot lid

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

osr inner side lamp incorrect bulb fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 202,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise offside rear inner sidelight incorrect bulb fitted

unable to open boot lid

Pass 20 Dec 2014 191,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both mirrors are damaged ie covers loose

rear exhaust mounting is corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 176,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2013 176,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 157,979 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 157,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,302 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 143,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 128,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,242 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 85,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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NA56 AOY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NA56 AOY, 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 NA56 AOY registered?

NA56 AOY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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