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NM06 VCE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,704 mi
Last recorded199,704 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 199,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 190,775 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken off of exhaust, flex pipe also damaged most likely from extra movement due to broken bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Calliper piston boot has come loose, could cause bind in future.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coating swollen indicating potential corrosion underneath. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Furthest rear heatshield slightly loose.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 190,756 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs heavily corroded - advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear swollen indicating corrosion beneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust bracket broken off

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has play when on shaker plates ()

Nearside Rear brake caliper piston cover has come off . this will likely cause the caliper to bind - advise replace

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatsheild loose

Pass 25 Mar 2020 188,672 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded/broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Both C.V Joint gaiters beginning to crack and perish

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear bushes - NSF is worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light output/intensity is slightly reduced *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Protective boot defective - Not binding time of test *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both *ADVISE FIX* (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 184,348 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 184,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 173,341 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 173,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 139,665 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 139,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,983 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 128,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 123,386 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 123,377 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,611 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS

Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS

Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,417 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 75,417 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

puncture in near side front tyre

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 VCE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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