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CP56 FPA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 FPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 112,791 miles

rear exhaust box casing rusted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 112,791 miles

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

rear exhaust box casing rusted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,760 miles

both rear tyres inner tread worn

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,363 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,105 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50/17

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,105 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50/17

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,190 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,779 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 FPA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

CP56 FPA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is CP56 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 FPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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