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FG56 CWU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,280 mi
Last recorded177,280 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 CWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 177,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 155,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 140,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,108 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,702 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 102,667 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,638 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,623 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 40,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,782 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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FG56 CWU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG56 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG56 CWU registered?

FG56 CWU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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