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NM06 LZB

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,603 mi
Last recorded121,603 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 LZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

middle and rear silencer casing corroded.

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear vehicle underside, subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 119,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear vehicle underside, subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 115,978 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Side marker lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with the sidewall instructions (Inside facing out)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear vehicle underside, subframe and suspensions arms corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,945 miles

Middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged allowing the ingress of water

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 111,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [1.33] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged allowing the ingress of water

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded / middle and rear box

Fail 9 Aug 2021 106,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded / middle and rear box

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,927 miles

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

advise exhaust box rusting

Fail 18 Aug 2020 100,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise exhaust box rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2019 95,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,272 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 90,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,807 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,833 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 63,030 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,030 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,144 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 LZB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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