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ND56 ZWN

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,512 mi
Last recorded126,512 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 ZWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,512 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 120,466 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box hanger broken

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant header tank cracked

middle to rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2019 120,466 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box hanger broken

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant header tank cracked

middle to rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 109,888 miles

under side corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,416 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust rear section heatshield loose on clips but secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust section bracket broken but secure

Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,416 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust rear section heatshield loose on clips but secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust section bracket broken but secure

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 90,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,529 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,486 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,934 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,339 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 47,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,801 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,171 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

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 ZWN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ND56 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

ND56 ZWN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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