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CP06 FKU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

250,684 mi
Last recorded250,684 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 FKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 250,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 228,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2024 228,342 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 197,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 197,042 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 170,601 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 170,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,445 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 131,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,495 miles

Front Inner tyre edges worn

Rear exhaust heat shield just secure

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

engine cover/sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,188 miles

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,804 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,484 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,959 miles

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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CP06 FKU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP06 FKU, 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 CP06 FKU registered?

CP06 FKU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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