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YY56 CKX

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 139,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH SIDE (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,669 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,661 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 107,661 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,641 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,363 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 CKX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CKX, 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 CKX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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