MOT Status
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169,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
Front washer pump faulty but does produce just enough to clear screen
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front header tank cracking
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
Front washer pump faulty but does produce just enough to clear screen
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front header tank cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust tail box starting to corrode
exhaust tail box starting to corrode
exhaust tail box starting to corrode
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG06 VLW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VLW, 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 NG06 VLW registered?
NG06 VLW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2006.
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