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NX56 KFZ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,369 mi
Last recorded81,369 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 KFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 81,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,219 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,379 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,379 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on its outer wall

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted/scored

Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on its outer wall

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted/scored

Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,950 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,516 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,082 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,533 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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NX56 KFZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NX56 KFZ, 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 NX56 KFZ registered?

NX56 KFZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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