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NH55 DXP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,154 mi
Last recorded172,154 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 DXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 172,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 167,382 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer egdes slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 165,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 165,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 164,077 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 164,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 161,254 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 158,535 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 158,533 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 155,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop pin rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 155,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop pin rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 151,914 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 149,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,216 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,393 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 140,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,815 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 132,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 127,071 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 127,071 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 118,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,197 miles

front discs wearing thin

rear drop links starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,100 miles

Nearside 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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NH55 DXP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NH55 DXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH55 DXP registered?

NH55 DXP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is NH55 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH55 DXP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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