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CP56 NMY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,272 mi
Last recorded90,272 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 NMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 90,272 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ball joint failed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,542 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,542 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 84,839 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,463 miles

front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,822 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,749 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,532 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 57,532 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,659 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 NMY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

CP56 NMY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is CP56 NMY safe to buy?

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