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NL56 ZDY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

210,125 mi
Last recorded210,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 210,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 207,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 190,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 155,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 155,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 134,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 116,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,643 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)

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

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

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 ZDY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZDY, 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 NL56 ZDY registered?

NL56 ZDY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is NL56 ZDY safe to buy?

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