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NC55 XWX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 XWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,374 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 136,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 119,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,509 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 112,509 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb loose? (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,485 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens taped

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Caliper arm slightly sticking.

Fail 21 Nov 2015 109,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Caliper arm slightly sticking.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 103,522 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre structure slightly perished.

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

Offside registeration lamp came on when tapped.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,581 miles

Offside wiper slightly streaking screen.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 97,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper slightly streaking screen.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 94,202 miles

Nearside front tyre may have a slow puncture.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 90,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder wearing.

Offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

under bonnet cover fitted

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,581 miles

both front tyres worn low

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 XWX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NC55 XWX, 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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What year was NC55 XWX registered?

NC55 XWX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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