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SW56 CZR

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 106,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 84,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,162 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bad on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,869 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 57,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,041 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 54,041 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,813 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 CZR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CZR, 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 SW56 CZR?

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What year was SW56 CZR registered?

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

Is SW56 CZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 CZR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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