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CT55 SGU

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,720 mi
Last recorded154,720 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 SGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2021 154,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,839 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 145,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 136,317 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 136,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,970 miles

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

ehaust mid box outer skin peeling away

Fail 14 Jul 2015 127,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ehaust mid box outer skin peeling away

Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 119,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,422 miles

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

n/s/r bearing noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,210 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 84,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 69,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 65,148 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,633 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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CT55 SGU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 CT55 SGU, 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 CT55 SGU registered?

CT55 SGU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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