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CP06 LGX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

237,911 mi
Last recorded237,911 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 LGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 237,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 231,178 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Dec 2022 231,178 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2021 223,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 217,696 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 209,532 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Central EXHAUST RUSTED

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

Offside MIRROR TEMP REPAIR TO COVER

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 209,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Central EXHAUST RUSTED

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside MIRROR TEMP REPAIR TO COVER

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

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TRACKING CHECK

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 202,721 miles

Central EXHAUST RUSTED

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside SIDE FLASHER HAS LOOSE BULB AND COVER HELD WITH TAPE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 202,721 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central EXHAUST RUSTED

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside SIDE FLASHER HAS LOOSE BULB AND COVER HELD WITH TAPE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 193,840 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.7MM OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

Pass 4 May 2016 184,623 miles

Nearside STEERING ARM PLAY

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE AND DAMAGED

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 184,533 miles

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

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

Nearside STEERING ARM PLAY

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE AND DAMAGED

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 175,044 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2.3mm,,,,Offside front tyre 3.1mm

Fail 15 Apr 2015 174,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre nail close to edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre 2.3mm,,,,Offside front tyre 3.1mm

Pass 6 May 2014 163,230 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded around edges

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 163,230 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded around edges

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 152,553 miles

Nearside headlight bulb cover not fitted[in glove box]

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 152,369 miles

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

Nearside headlight bulb cover not fitted[in glove box]

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads to be checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 136,747 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 136,747 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Pass 4 May 2011 123,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 106,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,189 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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CP06 LGX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CP06 LGX, 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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CP06 LGX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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