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CY56 BAU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,061 mi
Last recorded82,061 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,061 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in outer edge, Inner and outer sidewall has damage due to under inflation, advise replacement ASAP - No cords at time of test. DOT 3119, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch / boot floor - Not to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak around rack area - Not to excess (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of damage due to under inflation, DOT 3218, 205/55/16 94W - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers has light misting of oil and outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,839 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage to the inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,839 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage to the inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 76,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking centre rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre size 205/55/16

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low wearing inner tread tyre just in limm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low wearing inner tread just in limm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

s oil leck around steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low wearing inner tread tyre just in limm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low wearing inner tread just in limm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

s oil leck around steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,139 miles

Front tyres wearing outer sides

s oil steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak steering rack ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant below minimum

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak steering rack ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant below minimum

Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,709 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 60,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,661 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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CY56 BAU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY56 BAU, 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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CY56 BAU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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