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ND56 KWN

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 KWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 117,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror (Intermittent) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Base rubber exposed / heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,543 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 113,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 110,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 105,758 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 98,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 88,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,800 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,968 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2014 64,941 miles

exhaust hangers slightly deteriorated

side windows tinted

Fail 22 Nov 2013 59,669 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres cracked and the offside front wearing close to the limit on the centre of the tread

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front tinted side windows fitted

winter tyres fitted on rear axle

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,669 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and the offside front wearing close to the limit on the centre of the tread

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front tinted side windows fitted

winter tyres fitted on rear axle

Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,504 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,174 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 KWN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ND56 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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