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SV56 NWX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,679 mi
Last recorded137,679 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 137,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear anti-rattle clip on caliper broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Mar 2023 137,677 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear anti-rattle clip on caliper broken

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2022 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 135,055 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,093 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2021 107,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 101,342 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,401 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,792 miles

no smoke

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,792 miles

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

no smoke

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,483 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 62,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,055 miles

Centre exhaust deteriated

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,055 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre exhaust deteriated

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,518 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,143 miles

front number plate has a small crack

possible coolant leak from radiator

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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SV56 NWX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV56 NWX, 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 SV56 NWX registered?

SV56 NWX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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