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NH06 VWB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,955 mi
Last recorded171,955 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 VWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 171,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 159,094 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 159,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 152,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 147,828 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 141,807 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 141,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,476 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Slight wear on tyre edge

Offside Front Upper Drop link boot perished, still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 127,476 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Slight wear on tyre edge

Offside Front Upper Drop link boot perished, still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,387 miles

rear tyres distorted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,907 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perished and distorted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,044 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 74,981 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,952 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,229 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)

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 VWB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWB, 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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NH06 VWB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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