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EJ55 CKC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,143 mi
Last recorded82,143 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,143 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,206 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 69,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch badly worn

Fail 3 May 2019 69,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch badly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,642 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 88,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,357 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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EJ55 CKC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ55 CKC, 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 EJ55 CKC registered?

EJ55 CKC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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