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YY56 CKC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 137,996 miles

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

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

slight oil misting round steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2019 133,248 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 130,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 130,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2015 116,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure tracking lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,591 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 105,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,265 miles

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

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

n/s/r/tyre perishing.

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread no chords exposed.

streaky wipers.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,618 miles

brake pads getting down

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 CKC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CKC, 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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YY56 CKC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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