MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front coil spring fouling on inner wheel arch.
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust.tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust.tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge / tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust.tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge / tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut bearing / gland stiff.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut bearing / gland stiff.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Heat shield loose
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Heat shield loose
Front exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear heat sheild loose.
Front exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear heat sheild loose.
2 x exhaust mounting brackets broken off exhaust.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.
2 x exhaust mounting brackets broken off exhaust.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack. (2.3.3b)
child seat fitted to rear centre seat.unable to check seat belt.
exhaust mounting bracket broken off front exhaust.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SW56 CZN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CZN, 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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SW56 CZN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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