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CU56 KTO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,478 mi
Last recorded233,478 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 233,478 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 233,392 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 217,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 210,105 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 210,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 204,749 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 204,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 200,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 191,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 179,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 169,689 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 169,688 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 169,687 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 160,688 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 138,507 miles

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

ball hitch removed

front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,248 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,748 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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CU56 KTO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU56 KTO, 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 CU56 KTO registered?

CU56 KTO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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