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NJ06 OEF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,680 mi
Last recorded103,680 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 OEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,236 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside tyre wearing on inside edge suspect steering alignment

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

rear number plate loose

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,891 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear on inside

Fail 23 Feb 2012 56,889 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres showing signs of wear on inside

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,689 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,689 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,331 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,286 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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NJ06 OEF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJ06 OEF, 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 NJ06 OEF registered?

NJ06 OEF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is NJ06 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ06 OEF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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