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NH55 LDN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 LDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,772 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 120,768 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 117,501 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,863 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 112,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 106,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 95,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 95,860 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 80,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,024 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,186 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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NH55 LDN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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