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CX06 FUT

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

151,950 mi
Last recorded151,950 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 FUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 151,950 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 149,737 miles

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))

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 145,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,552 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 137,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 137,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,769 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 132,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 129,050 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,485 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 102,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly cracked bead rim

Offside Rear tyre has slightly cracked bead rim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 94,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cracked bead rim

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear has a cracked bead rim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,419 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,216 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,273 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,246 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,070 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,795 miles

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

osf flexi brake pipe insecure

osf tyre worn on inner

Fail 2 Feb 2012 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

osf flexi brake pipe insecure

osf tyre worn on inner

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,642 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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CX06 FUT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CX06 FUT, 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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CX06 FUT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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