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NA56 UWN

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,587 mi
Last recorded182,587 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 182,587 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 182,587 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 168,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 168,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 155,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 155,298 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 140,521 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 140,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing lens (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 126,773 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 111,914 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,824 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 23,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and inspect.

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

Very small stone chips in the screen.

Wipers smearing slightly.

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 UWN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

NA56 UWN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is NA56 UWN safe to buy?

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