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NG06 HHJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,552 mi
Last recorded200,552 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 HHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 200,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 200,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 178,296 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 178,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 156,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 146,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust tied up with wire and system slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 132,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 119,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 119,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 106,263 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 May 2012 94,208 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,446 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 71,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,266 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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NG06 HHJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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