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EK56 UEB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,014 mi
Last recorded70,014 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,014 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,713 miles

o/s/f shock misting of oil

uneven inner edge wear to rear tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,750 miles

slight uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,482 miles

slight uneven inner edge wear to rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EK56 UEB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

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

Is EK56 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 UEB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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