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NM06 FKL

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,299 mi
Last recorded141,299 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 FKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 141,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 141,075 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 136,555 miles

Central Rear Rear seat belt buckle stuck.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 131,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 131,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,041 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim damaged/dented but not affecting tyre rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tail light out

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,522 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,774 miles

Front No. plate cracked.

Nearside Front strut slight misting of oil.

Nearside Rear Outer bulb out.

Offside Front Outer bulb out

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,774 miles

Front No. plate cracked.

Nearside Front strut slight misting of oil.

Nearside Rear Outer bulb out.

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

Offside Front Outer bulb out

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,530 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,201 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 82,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 53,924 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,448 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wipers smearing.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 21,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,067 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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NM06 FKL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NM06 FKL, 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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NM06 FKL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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