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MK56 UKT

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,933 mi
Last recorded107,933 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 UKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 107,933 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 107,933 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,095 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,632 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,083 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 99,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,068 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,515 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,752 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Heat Shield insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2018 90,752 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/R17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Heat Shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,218 miles

advise fluctuation on o/s/r footbrake

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise fluctuation on o/s/r footbrake

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,609 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,009 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 53,665 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,425 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,992 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,695 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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MK56 UKT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MK56 UKT, 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 MK56 UKT registered?

MK56 UKT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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