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NC55 XXU

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,323 mi
Last recorded76,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 XXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 76,323 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,619 miles

Flexi section exhaust hanger insecure, system still adequately supported

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,106 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 65,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,773 miles

N/S/R inner & outer tyre wall cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 61,766 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R inner & outer tyre wall cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,348 miles

Nail N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Filter Leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,565 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,566 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,997 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

regular service due now

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,386 miles

regular service due now

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 XXU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

NC55 XXU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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