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NJ06 VGV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,789 mi
Last recorded155,789 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 155,789 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2020 155,787 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2019 146,191 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 146,160 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 139,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 139,581 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,206 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 131,206 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 122,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 115,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,922 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,941 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 92,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 84,957 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,615 miles

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and inspect.

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 VGV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

NJ06 VGV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 August 2006.

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