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CV56 RSU

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,404 mi
Last recorded138,404 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 RSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2017 138,404 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,449 miles

Front Tyres Worn Heavily On Inner Edges

Nail In N/S/R Tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight Bind N/S/R Brake

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,527 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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CV56 RSU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CV56 RSU, 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 CV56 RSU registered?

CV56 RSU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is CV56 RSU safe to buy?

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