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NJ56 LBO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,105 mi
Last recorded142,105 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 LBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 142,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 139,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 139,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 128,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 122,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 120,560 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 120,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 116,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,215 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,157 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,153 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,986 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,623 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,025 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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NJ56 LBO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NJ56 LBO, 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 NJ56 LBO registered?

NJ56 LBO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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