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NC55 XXT

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,283 mi
Last recorded138,283 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 XXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,802 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,715 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2017 120,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,112 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 111,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,762 miles

BOTH REAR DROP LINK BUSHES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,829 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2013 79,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,794 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both headlamps becomming dim

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,214 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,214 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XXT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

NC55 XXT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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