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CU56 RWK

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,066 mi
Last recorded170,066 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 RWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 170,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions only just met

Fail 21 Dec 2020 170,024 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions only just met

Pass 17 Jul 2019 157,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components getting corroded in places

Fail 17 Jul 2019 157,722 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting towbar brackets and fixings corroded through (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components getting corroded in places

Pass 26 Mar 2018 152,631 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread close to limit of wear (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded in places

tow bar brackets and fixings getting corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 152,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread close to limit of wear (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded in places

tow bar brackets and fixings getting corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,470 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,412 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,815 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 126,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,109 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,518 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,518 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,440 miles

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

Headlamp washer jets inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,062 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 RWK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWK, 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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CU56 RWK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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