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2006 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration SW56CZP
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,410 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,341 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front noise wheel
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,157 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,807 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,436 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,876 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing low 205/55/16
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,381 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear exhaust duct corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear exhaust duct corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,736 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,730 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,924 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
30 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,932 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,606 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,442 MI
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SW56CZP was registered on 2006-11-30
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