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NC56 MXH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,424 mi
Last recorded136,424 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 MXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,424 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2019 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,486 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 131,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing BROKEN (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,620 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 125,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 120,063 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 120,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged/twisted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged/twisted (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 108,733 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,066 miles

anti skid warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,701 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,957 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 29,957 miles

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

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

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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NC56 MXH 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 66.7%.

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 NC56 MXH, 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 NC56 MXH registered?

NC56 MXH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is NC56 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 MXH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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