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NA56 HFN

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,732 mi
Last recorded134,732 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 HFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 134,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 129,053 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 129,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,418 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 123,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,545 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,210 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 104,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened Back bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened Back bushes (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,403 miles

front disc are worn and rusted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 95,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,366 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,454 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres on legal limit

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides front tyres on legal limit

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,468 miles

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

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 HFN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NA56 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

NA56 HFN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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