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NL06 AKY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,272 mi
Last recorded75,272 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 AKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,272 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,853 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 68,835 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,540 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,348 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,221 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,221 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,919 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 59,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,301 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres scrubbing off inside edge

Pass 30 May 2013 28,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,105 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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NL06 AKY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NL06 AKY, 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 NL06 AKY registered?

NL06 AKY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is NL06 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL06 AKY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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