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NM06 VCG

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,359 mi
Last recorded109,359 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,629 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,670 miles

Front exhaust flexipipe joint cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,468 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front flexible exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2018 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front flexible exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,217 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,796 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,202 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 59,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,294 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 53,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,306 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,455 miles

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,198 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 VCG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VCG, 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 NM06 VCG registered?

NM06 VCG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is NM06 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM06 VCG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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