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CK56 UGS

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,642 mi
Last recorded144,642 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 UGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 144,642 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Feb 2019 143,878 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2019 143,878 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,539 miles

Engine management light ON

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,758 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front marker light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 126,758 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front marker light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 116,995 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 116,995 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 105,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all four tyres need air

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,515 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,513 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 75,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 75,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,133 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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CK56 UGS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CK56 UGS, 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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CK56 UGS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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