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CP56 NMX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,389 mi
Last recorded115,389 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,389 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear bottom seat coils very corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot leaking grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S wiper smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 105,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 105,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,541 miles

Engine cover

Offside rear side light inoperative but more than 50% working

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,292 miles

Engine cover

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,292 miles

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

Engine cover

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,979 miles

engine cover

Fail 19 Dec 2016 77,978 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear brake leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level low but not below minimum

engine cover

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,549 miles

engine cover

nearside rear caliper been damp but no sign of a leak present

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 67,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine cover

nearside rear caliper been damp but no sign of a leak present

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,332 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,577 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 NMX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

CP56 NMX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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