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CE56 OTK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 OTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,337 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Jan 2024 138,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 132,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,708 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 126,707 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust section insecure poorly supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,526 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 102,986 miles

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

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)

Rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,480 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 95,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear most exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 31 Dec 2015 85,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,608 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,678 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)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,272 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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CE56 OTK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE56 OTK, 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 CE56 OTK registered?

CE56 OTK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is CE56 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 OTK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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