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WV06 NXH

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 NXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 94,675 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play top and bottom (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust and manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,754 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 89,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 82,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,068 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,876 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

abnormal wear n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,437 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WV06 NXH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV06 NXH, 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 WV06 NXH registered?

WV06 NXH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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