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EK56 UDU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 84,587 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,198 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,692 miles

unable to test n.s.r seat belt baby seat in car

Fail 25 Oct 2013 48,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,330 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,138 miles

n.s.f tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,549 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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EK56 UDU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK56 UDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 UDU registered?

EK56 UDU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EK56 UDU safe to buy?

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