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YE56 EKW

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,181 mi
Last recorded176,181 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 EKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 176,181 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front both front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 12 Aug 2024 172,776 miles

Offside Front o/s side repeater lens broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body damage to n/s/r

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2024 172,776 miles

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

Offside Front o/s side repeater lens broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2023 168,213 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin

Nearside rear door and quarter panels have minor damage to exterior

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Sep 2023 168,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant level is on the minimum mark

Front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin

Nearside rear door and quarter panels have minor damage to exterior

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2022 162,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 162,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 147,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 135,956 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 135,777 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 126,862 miles

Rear coil springs rusting

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,512 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,279 miles

Centre Rear Lower middel box outer skin split

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,361 miles

advise centre section exhaust badly corroded

advise cut to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

advise tracking check front tyres scrubbing off

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,847 miles

back box outer skin corroded not blowing

n*s*f* o*s*f* wipers light smreeing creen

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

middel box outer spliting on outer skin

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,155 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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YE56 EKW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YE56 EKW, 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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YE56 EKW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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