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NK56 EJJ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,644 mi
Last recorded113,644 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 EJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Customer has advised vehicle hasn't been driven during covid, therefore brake discs will likely clean up with continued driving. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 112,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,596 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inside edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inside edge of tread

Fail 1 Dec 2017 102,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inside edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inside edge of tread

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,286 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking injector returns (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wing liner loose

coolant leak rear of engine

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,675 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 65,675 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 55,566 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 52,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,806 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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NK56 EJJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NK56 EJJ, 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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NK56 EJJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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