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SV56 NXC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 132,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 118,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 110,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 106,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 101,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,392 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,554 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 80,554 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 74,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,409 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,407 miles

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

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 NXC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

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

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