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NG56 ULB

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,749 mi
Last recorded119,749 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 ULB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 119,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 108,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2022 108,292 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,975 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,966 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,731 miles

all tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,495 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 60,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,245 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 ULB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

NG56 ULB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is NG56 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG56 ULB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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