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CU54 MBF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,340 mi
Last recorded82,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 MBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,340 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 82,336 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 93w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,858 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,262 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,045 miles

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

n/s/f disc pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,710 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear Brake Discs slighly corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,204 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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CU54 MBF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU54 MBF, 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 CU54 MBF registered?

CU54 MBF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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