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CV56 ZNF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,803 mi
Last recorded106,803 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 ZNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 106,803 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 106,803 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,921 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 102,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,925 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 97,925 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,174 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,123 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tracking

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,471 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 82,471 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,948 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,948 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,433 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 64,433 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,706 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 ZNF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV56 ZNF, 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 ZNF registered?

CV56 ZNF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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