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CA06 EKT

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,244 mi
Last recorded125,244 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 EKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 125,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 111,237 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 99,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin blth sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear to o/s rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2016 91,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear to o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2015 84,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel buckled

Fail 21 May 2015 84,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower arm bush poor requires attention

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 27 May 2014 76,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 76,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 67,997 miles

n/s/r shocker weak

Pass 15 May 2012 56,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 47,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre poor/ n/s/f wheel rim inner edge damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 39,771 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 29 May 2009 32,388 miles

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

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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CA06 EKT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA06 EKT, 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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What year was CA06 EKT registered?

CA06 EKT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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