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CB51 JTB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,509 mi
Last recorded114,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 JTB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 114,509 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper misted

Signs of fluid leak round steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2025 113,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel long

Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,394 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,661 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 100,661 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,130 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,609 miles

condition near side front and off side front wishbone rear bush's

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,928 miles

both front tyres 2mm inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,139 miles

both front tyres 2mm inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2014 73,139 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres 2mm inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,090 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,929 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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CB51 JTB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CB51 JTB, 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 CB51 JTB registered?

CB51 JTB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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