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NC55 ABO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,084 mi
Last recorded198,084 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 ABO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 198,084 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 198,084 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 190,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 176,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 165,745 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 153,072 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 153,072 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 138,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,983 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 5 Feb 2014 116,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 116,885 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,597 miles

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

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

both front headlamp beam patterns deteriated

service light on

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,782 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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NC55 ABO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NC55 ABO, 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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NC55 ABO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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