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NG06 NRK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,698 mi
Last recorded137,698 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 NRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 137,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

slight under body corrosion.

Fail 14 May 2020 137,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

slight under body corrosion.

Pass 28 May 2019 134,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake performance low 17%

Fail 28 May 2019 134,147 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake performance low 17%

Pass 19 May 2018 129,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has side wall damage run flat but no cords showing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust crodded

low brake performance on rear handbrake 17%

slight corrosion around front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 May 2018 129,626 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has side wall damage run flat but no cords showing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust crodded

slight corrosion around front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 May 2017 126,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 120,307 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2015 114,567 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 109,568 miles

rear centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 109,568 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 102,237 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 93,474 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

exhaust backbox corroding (outer casing)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Fail 2 May 2012 93,474 miles

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

exhaust backbox corroding (outer casing)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 10 May 2011 86,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 78,785 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 73,845 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 NRK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NG06 NRK, 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 NRK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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