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CF55 PWJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,430 mi
Last recorded145,430 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 PWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 145,430 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

crack on bottom windscreen right to left

Fail 20 Nov 2020 145,430 miles

Exhaust system insecure string holding it up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

crack on bottom windscreen right to left

Pass 21 Oct 2019 144,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,567 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 138,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,601 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 135,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust pipe insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2015 125,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 116,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both track rods have had heat applied

brake fluid level is just above minimum

nearside front locking wheel nut is damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,472 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 102,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 94,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,124 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 86,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,087 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,355 miles

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre wear on outer edge

some imbalance on front brakes 12%

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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CF55 PWJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CF55 PWJ, 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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CF55 PWJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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