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NA56 CRU

2006 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,813 mi
Last recorded177,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 CRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 177,813 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 171,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 171,611 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 162,992 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 162,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust box outer skin corroded

under tray missing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 153,780 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 153,687 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 143,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 135,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

interior mirror missing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 113,054 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 113,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear disk scored by metal to metal contact with worn out pad

Fail 21 Aug 2009 92,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,346 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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NA56 CRU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Gold 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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

NA56 CRU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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