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NH55 LDO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,084 mi
Last recorded148,084 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 LDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 148,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 148,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,081 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,179 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 134,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 119,412 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 119,412 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 109,736 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 102,055 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 102,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,664 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,664 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,919 miles

front wiperblades poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,946 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 LDO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LDO, 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 LDO registered?

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

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