VOLVO S40 YK56ZKE has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLVO S40 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 134,181 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 17:53.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Sunday 14th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

YK56ZKE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 2027134,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Smooth Om Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Smooth Om Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken Away From Pipe
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 2026134,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Smooth Om Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Smooth Om Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken Away From Pipe
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202514TH FEBRUARY 2026131,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Beyond Legal Limits On Inside Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Beyond Legal Limits On Inside Edge
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2025131,000 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Excessive Black Smoke At Required Temperature,requires Attention (8.2.2.2 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202414TH FEBRUARY 2025129,283 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Burst In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2024129,283 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Burst In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202314TH FEBRUARY 2024127,887 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Burst In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2023127,887 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced Very Dim Output (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Burst In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 202214TH FEBRUARY 2023126,187 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2022126,180 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  6. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202114TH FEBRUARY 2022124,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 202014TH FEBRUARY 2021121,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201914TH FEBRUARY 2020116,963 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201723RD AUGUST 2018107,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201623RD AUGUST 2017100,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201529TH SEPTEMBER 201692,850 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201419TH SEPTEMBER 201586,505 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201315TH SEPTEMBER 201472,006 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201372,006 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Under Trat Insecure
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Level Low
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201362,440 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Silencer Corroded
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201253,636 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Top And Bottom Covers On. Recomend Remove And Inspect.
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre On 1.6mm Inside Edge.
PASSED13TH AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201142,850 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
FAILED4TH AUGUST 200931,981 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201031,981 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YK56ZKE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

YK56ZKE MOT Comments

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YK56ZKE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 134,181 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,709 miles

YK56ZKE FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration YK56ZKE was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 134,181 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 6,709 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YK56ZKE has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 50 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does YK56ZKE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YK56ZKE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YK56ZKE Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YK56ZKE does have Tax. Read more

When does YK56ZKE Tax expire?

The current Tax for YK56ZKE will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YK56ZKE MOT expire?

The current MOT for YK56ZKE will expire in 9 months on Sunday 14th February 2027. Read more

When did YK56ZKE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YK56ZKE was on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 17:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YK56ZKE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YK56ZKE we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YK56ZKE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YK56ZKE we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YK56ZKE?

YK56ZKE is registered as a 2006 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has YK56ZKE done?

The odometer reading for YK56ZKE at the last MOT in February 2026 was 134,181 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,709 miles per year. Read more

How old is YK56ZKE?

The vehicle YK56ZKE was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2006. Read more

What colour is YK56ZKE?

The official colour of YK56ZKE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YK56ZKE have?

YK56ZKE has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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