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NC06 GXE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 GXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 72,776 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2023 72,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,945 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 69,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 63,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 61,412 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,608 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S low. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S low. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 49,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 49,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted and worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,908 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge and cracked and perished

Fail 7 May 2015 41,364 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2015 41,364 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2014 37,444 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2013 33,588 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 30,065 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,282 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,025 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,025 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,397 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 GXE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXE, 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 NC06 GXE registered?

NC06 GXE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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