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ND56 KWK

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,434 mi
Last recorded166,434 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 KWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 166,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 159,932 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 159,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 147,028 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on the inside edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise renewal (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 147,026 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres beginning to wear on the inside edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise renewal (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 129,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,441 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 111,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,324 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 46,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,380 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,514 miles

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 KWK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWK, 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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ND56 KWK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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