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SV56 NWZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 101,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,486 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension arms have slightly deteriorated outer rubber bush's

both inner sills at rear are corroded but not seriously weakened

both rear brake discs are pitted/worn but not seriously weakened

exhaust system is corroded but still secure at the time of the test

Fail 21 Jun 2021 93,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension arms have slightly deteriorated outer rubber bush's

both inner sills at rear are corroded but not seriously weakened

both rear brake discs are pitted/worn but not seriously weakened

exhaust system is corroded but still secure at the time of the test

Pass 3 Jul 2020 91,304 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 91,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,360 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 79,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,027 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,370 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,171 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

slight damage to o/s mirror housing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,855 miles

anti skid light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,250 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,704 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,844 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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SV56 NWZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

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

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