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NC06 GXD

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,436 mi
Last recorded126,436 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 GXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 126,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2021 121,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2021 121,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 116,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 116,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 112,064 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 112,064 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,197 miles

Front both brake discs slightly lipped

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2018 100,197 miles

Front both brake discs slightly lipped

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre 4mm low on both edges

o/s/r tyre 5mm bald inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre 4mm low on both edges

o/s/r tyre 5mm bald inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,673 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,297 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,670 miles

chips in screen

damage to wheels

distortion on nearside rear tyre

wear on brake discs

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chips in screen

damage to wheels

distortion on nearside rear tyre

wear on brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,453 miles

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

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 GXD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC06 GXD, 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 GXD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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