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YY56 CKA

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,330 mi
Last recorded124,330 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,330 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,979 miles

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

O/S front door light accidental damage

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,755 miles

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)

engine managment light is on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 101,857 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,582 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,360 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,367 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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YY56 CKA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YY56 CKA, 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 YY56 CKA registered?

YY56 CKA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is YY56 CKA safe to buy?

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