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NL06 KWM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,524 mi
Last recorded121,524 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 KWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,524 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 May 2019 104,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,665 miles

slight weep from o/s driveshaft output seal

front tyres excessively worn on inner edges, close to cords being exposed

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,162 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 38,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,485 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 KWM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NL06 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

NL06 KWM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is NL06 KWM safe to buy?

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