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AV06 CYK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,313 mi
Last recorded157,313 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 157,313 miles

Front 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 12 Jun 2023 157,313 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 149,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 140,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump-stop split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 137,506 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2020 137,506 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 134,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 118,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly perished ()

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,503 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 80,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,016 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,016 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,756 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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AV06 CYK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV06 CYK, 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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AV06 CYK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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