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NH06 KRF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,269 mi
Last recorded111,269 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 KRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,072 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 97,652 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

check engine light indicating a fault

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,531 miles

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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NH06 KRF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NH06 KRF, 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 NH06 KRF registered?

NH06 KRF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is NH06 KRF safe to buy?

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