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SW56 CZK

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,289 mi
Last recorded136,289 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 136,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 123,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 123,485 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Rear ex mount broken

just passed om hand-brake test on 16 %

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,628 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 115,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,828 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,927 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2013 69,927 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,446 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,972 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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SW56 CZK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW56 CZK, 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 SW56 CZK registered?

SW56 CZK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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