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NJ06 OFN

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,803 mi
Last recorded193,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 OFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 193,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 188,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 184,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear discs weathered

Fail 13 Jul 2017 184,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear discs weathered

Pass 9 Jul 2016 176,876 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 163,846 miles

all 4 tyres bald on inner edge

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 163,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all 4 tyres bald on inner edge

center exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 3 Jul 2014 156,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 148,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 137,719 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

two rear child seats fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,523 miles

slight dent o/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,912 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 71,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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NJ06 OFN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

NJ06 OFN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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