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EK56 UDY

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,953 mi
Last recorded92,953 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,953 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 92,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,266 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 60,048 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,419 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 25,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,273 miles

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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EK56 UDY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

EK56 UDY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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