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CP56 KAX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,981 mi
Last recorded80,981 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 KAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,981 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,879 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 KAX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP56 KAX?

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What year was CP56 KAX registered?

CP56 KAX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is CP56 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 KAX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP56 KAX have outstanding finance?

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