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NL56 OOJ

2006 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,110 mi
Last recorded130,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 OOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,110 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 126,637 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 124,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 114,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 111,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,885 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 102,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,543 miles

front pads wearing thin,nearside front shock absorber leak of oil,front both sides suspension arm bushes deteriorated,

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,487 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,856 miles

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

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

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

enine man light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,856 miles

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

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

enine man light on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,236 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,868 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,093 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,687 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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NL56 OOJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NL56 OOJ, 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 NL56 OOJ registered?

NL56 OOJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is NL56 OOJ safe to buy?

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