MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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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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NG56 FZS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2006.
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