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NC06 YHH

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,367 mi
Last recorded176,367 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 YHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 176,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 169,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 163,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 155,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

advise centre exhaust deteriorated

advise nsf tyre edges low on limit

advise osf tyre edges low on limit

Pass 15 May 2015 148,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 148,496 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 142,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 142,572 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 137,957 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 137,957 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 130,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 130,816 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 124,864 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 124,864 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 118,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,396 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 YHH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

NC06 YHH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is NC06 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC06 YHH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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