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NH55 LDJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,790 mi
Last recorded149,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 LDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 149,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 149,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 143,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 137,870 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 131,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,620 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,233 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,807 miles

Anti skid message on dash ABS functions as normal

Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,795 miles

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

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

Anti skid message on dash ABS functions as normal

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,435 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 51,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,886 miles

Wipers smearing.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,212 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LDJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LDJ, 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 NH55 LDJ registered?

NH55 LDJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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