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CA56 XCT

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 XCT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2021 123,415 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords on show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear boot inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 96,039 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,648 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,319 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,256 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,894 miles

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

Nearside 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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CA56 XCT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA56 XCT, 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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CA56 XCT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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