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NG56 DVO

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,676 mi
Last recorded127,676 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 DVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 127,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Replacement . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread and tyre has many cuts - but not through to cords. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50x17 has many cuts in tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise both rear brake discs lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 127,673 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust section split and major leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main exhaust silencer to rear of flexi section corroded , holed and has a major leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working outer position lamp inoperative . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken at the bottom . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm corroded and splitting apart in area to rear of hub . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Replacement . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread and tyre has many cuts - but not through to cords. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50x17 has many cuts in tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise both rear brake discs lipped and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,730 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 112,449 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 112,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,458 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake backing plates corroded

outer skin on centre and rear silencer corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2021 96,387 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,085 miles

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

outer skin on exhaust centre section deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,007 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,585 miles

Exhaust has a corrosion to back and centre box

tyres scrubbing off on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,271 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2015 46,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,112 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 35,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,239 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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NG56 DVO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NG56 DVO, 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 NG56 DVO registered?

NG56 DVO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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