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SA56 NJZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,096 mi
Last recorded125,096 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 NJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,096 miles

HI LEVEL STOP INOP

Offside Front SLIGHT KNOCK NOISE

Fail 26 Oct 2017 125,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired FLEXI NOT IN BRACKET ON LEG (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE AT IDLE

HI LEVEL STOP INOP

Offside Front SLIGHT KNOCK NOISE

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hanger fractured at tailpipe, system still supported by various hangers

Fail 14 Mar 2017 117,932 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hanger fractured at tailpipe, system still supported by various hangers

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 104,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,611 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,310 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,310 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,104 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SA56 NJZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA56 NJZ, 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 SA56 NJZ registered?

SA56 NJZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is SA56 NJZ safe to buy?

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