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CA06 MZN

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 MZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

excessive oil leaks

Fail 5 Jun 2019 131,928 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

excessive oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2018 128,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 128,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 97,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,590 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 89,102 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,560 miles

front number plate de-laminated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,224 miles

rear suspension tie bar rods , bushes splitting , debonding

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,403 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,411 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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CA06 MZN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA06 MZN, 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 CA06 MZN registered?

CA06 MZN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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