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NG56 ULN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 ULN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,242 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen has a damage away from drivers view

Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,690 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 105,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 99,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,926 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to o/s screen out of zone a.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ULN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

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

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