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YY56 CKK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 142,117 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 141,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,745 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 132,456 miles

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

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

rear suspension crossion

Fail 30 Oct 2021 132,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension crossion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,065 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 127,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,844 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 122,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 116,403 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 116,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,856 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,150 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 101,044 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened leak (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,240 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,240 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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,338 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,923 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,150 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 59,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,019 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 CKK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 YY56 CKK, 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 CKK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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