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CT55 SGX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,524 mi
Last recorded114,524 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 SGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition/cracking and splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition/cracking and splitting

Fail 29 Nov 2022 114,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition/cracking and splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition/cracking and splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,156 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 111,156 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,907 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 108,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,637 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 105,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 88,978 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,505 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 74,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

205/55/16/w pirelli

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,342 miles

inner wheel rim damage evident both nearside wheels

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,395 miles

Rear brake pads approximately 1/2 worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,568 miles

Parking ticket holder fitted to right side of windscreen

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 SGX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

CT55 SGX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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