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PY56 CAA

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,098 mi
Last recorded141,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 CAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 141,098 miles

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

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

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

underbody has general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,181 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 134,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 130,000 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 124,348 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,981 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,596 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,461 miles

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,461 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,046 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,727 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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PY56 CAA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black 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 PY56 CAA, 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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PY56 CAA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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