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NC06 GXA

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 GXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Low pressure

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,445 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 115,443 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,782 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken off

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 112,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken off

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,768 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 103,767 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,091 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven rear pad wear (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,488 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,884 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 86,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,120 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 77,924 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 69,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 69,661 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 55,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 28,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,476 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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NC06 GXA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NC06 GXA, 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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NC06 GXA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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