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CP06 OCR

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 OCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,836 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyre pressures low prior to MOT

Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2018 96,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 May 2016 83,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 72,741 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge slightly

various minor marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 21 May 2014 72,741 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge slightly

various minor marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 21 May 2013 68,002 miles

ehaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

various minor marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 21 May 2013 68,000 miles

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

ehaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

rear brake pads visually low

rear pads visually low

various minor marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 14 May 2012 61,288 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,438 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 OCR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OCR, 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 OCR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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