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NA56 ZTU

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,650 mi
Last recorded18,650 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 ZTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 18,650 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 17,232 miles

Car covered in underseal

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 17,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all so all suspension components corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 17,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all so all suspension components corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,148 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspion components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 17,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 17,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 17,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 16,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 16,574 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,204 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 15,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,092 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 ZTU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA56 ZTU registered?

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

Is NA56 ZTU safe to buy?

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