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NL06 KXD

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 KXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 161,230 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer holed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in nearside steering

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2012 161,208 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer holed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in nearside steering

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2011 149,816 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 149,816 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 19 Apr 2010 123,972 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 123,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,468 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 KXD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL06 KXD, 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 NL06 KXD registered?

NL06 KXD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is NL06 KXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL06 KXD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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