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CP06 SVA

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 SVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 76,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 76,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,423 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 65,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working one of two (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,169 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,869 miles

engine light on.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,869 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pads worn to limit

engine light on.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 53,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,388 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,388 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,989 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front lower arm bushes worn.

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

engine light on

Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,852 miles

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

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 SVA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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