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ND56 KWF

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,092 mi
Last recorded191,092 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 KWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 191,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 191,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 185,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 185,361 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 178,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 170,391 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 154,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 154,167 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 142,451 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wall (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread has slightly cracket on a side (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 128,448 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 128,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,911 miles

rear silencer detereiorated

Fail 21 Dec 2015 116,911 miles

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

rear silencer detereiorated

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,421 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded (centre section )

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,329 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,917 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 32,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 25,090 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 24,757 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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ND56 KWF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ND56 KWF, 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 ND56 KWF registered?

ND56 KWF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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