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NH06 VVD

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 135,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 120,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 113,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,239 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 102,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2014 89,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 89,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,296 miles

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 6 Nov 2012 82,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,452 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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NH06 VVD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 NH06 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

NH06 VVD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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