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NG06 FFB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,847 mi
Last recorded135,847 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 FFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,209 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 93,689 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 93,687 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front marker light inop but side light still working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2017 91,823 miles

Oil leak At oil pressure switch (beside filter) ()

Fail 16 May 2017 91,823 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front tyres worn at edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak At oil pressure switch (beside filter) ()

Oil level at minimum

Pass 11 May 2016 89,894 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 1,500 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 85,960 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 85,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,345 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn bauld on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2013 65,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,379 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 43,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 43,878 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 34,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 34,464 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 May 2009 24,690 miles

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)

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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NG06 FFB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NG06 FFB, 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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NG06 FFB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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