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AF55 CXS

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,996 mi
Last recorded70,996 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 CXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 64,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,193 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 43,762 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,762 miles

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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AF55 CXS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF55 CXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 CXS registered?

AF55 CXS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF55 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 CXS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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