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CJ55 AKX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

240,447 mi
Last recorded240,447 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 AKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 240,447 miles

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

general surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 238,135 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 230,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 223,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 213,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 204,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 197,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 189,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 188,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,347 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 108,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 163,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty but not blowing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,546 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CJ55 AKX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CJ55 AKX, 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 CJ55 AKX registered?

CJ55 AKX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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