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NL56 ZFP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,693 mi
Last recorded116,693 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,693 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2013 116,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 109,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,279 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 94,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,485 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,485 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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NL56 ZFP 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 71.4%.

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 NL56 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

NL56 ZFP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is NL56 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 ZFP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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