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AK56 YKS

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,196 mi
Last recorded89,196 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 89,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted DAMAGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,986 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 72,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,812 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,742 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 22 Oct 2009 19,973 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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AK56 YKS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK56 YKS, 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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AK56 YKS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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