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NJ06 OFH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,019 mi
Last recorded167,019 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 OFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 167,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,774 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 139,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 128,756 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 128,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 123,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 112,608 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs pitted inner surfaces

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 102,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,968 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 OFH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFH, 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 NJ06 OFH registered?

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

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