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OE56 CFA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,015 mi
Last recorded90,015 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,015 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 90,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 88,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,260 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,248 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Possibly tracking required.

Under tray requires refitting.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,792 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 52,792 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,124 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,763 miles

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,714 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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OE56 CFA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OE56 CFA, 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 OE56 CFA registered?

OE56 CFA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for OE56 CFA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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