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MW55 CYG

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,913 mi
Last recorded58,913 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 CYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,913 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 43,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,547 miles

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

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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MW55 CYG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MW55 CYG, 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

How do I check the history of MW55 CYG?

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What year was MW55 CYG registered?

MW55 CYG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is MW55 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 CYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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