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CV56 VNT

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,835 mi
Last recorded159,835 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 159,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 149,011 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,116 miles

Exhaust silencer casing corroding.

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

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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 79,275 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 72,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2010 72,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2009 60,885 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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CV56 VNT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

CV56 VNT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is CV56 VNT safe to buy?

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