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SV56 NYP

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

177,359 mi
Last recorded177,359 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 NYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 177,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 174,164 miles

Oil leak ()

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

all exhaust hangers badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust hanger broke

Fail 5 Oct 2016 174,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front side marker lamp not working

Oil leak ()

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

air conditioning pipe broke and hanging low under car

all exhaust hangers badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust hanger broke

Pass 2 Oct 2015 167,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 167,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil added before testing, no oil on dipstick

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 155,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air con pipe broken

engine has internal rattle

exhaust shield loose

no oil in car prior to test

Fail 1 Oct 2014 155,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air con pipe broken

engine has internal rattle

exhaust shield loose

n/s marker light inop

no oil in car prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 150,032 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 150,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 143,878 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 143,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2011 136,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 136,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 125,743 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 125,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,281 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 NYP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SV56 NYP, 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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SV56 NYP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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