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ND56 RKA

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 RKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,013 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 113,799 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,798 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 100,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,511 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken FRACTURED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,616 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,616 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Cars After 1st July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged likely to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,415 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,243 miles

anti skid light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,499 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RKA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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