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CP56 FOT

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,129 mi
Last recorded125,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2018 125,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

emi light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 109,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,850 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system and hangers corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perished

sills have covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,385 miles

Exahust system/hangers corroded.

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

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

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

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

Oil level low on arrival....keep check on level.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,039 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,231 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,285 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 20,044 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 FOT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CP56 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

CP56 FOT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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