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NG56 FZS

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,872 mi
Last recorded179,872 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 FZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 179,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear brake pipes appear to swelling inside coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded into the lower spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate heavily corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer wheelarch corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 179,872 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch protruding sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking brake caliper is leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side rear inop (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are wearing thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear brake pipes appear to swelling inside coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded into the lower spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate heavily corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer wheelarch corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 8 Feb 2021 161,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes swollen

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 8 Feb 2021 161,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes swollen

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 8 Feb 2020 151,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 134,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 127,730 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 116,303 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 116,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 108,006 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,481 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,523 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,131 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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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NG56 FZS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NG56 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

NG56 FZS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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