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CP56 DWM

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,429 mi
Last recorded125,429 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 DWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,429 miles

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

advise front fog lamps blue

advise o/s/r tyre /condition

advise oil leak

park brake has little reserve travel and only just meets requirements, it would seem the system requires further adjustment

Fail 21 Oct 2019 125,414 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes /allowing excessive wear of tyres (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise front fog lamps blue

advise o/s/r tyre /condition

advise oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,628 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 112,626 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,839 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 95,780 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,533 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,518 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 69,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,691 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 44,654 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,946 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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CP56 DWM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP56 DWM, 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 CP56 DWM registered?

CP56 DWM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is CP56 DWM safe to buy?

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