2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · GU06 CKE
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 207,092 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU06 CKE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 207,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU06 CKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (GU06 CKE) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
GU06 CKE Mileage History
- 17/06/2022204,123 mi
- 20/06/2022204,123 mi
- 07/07/2023207,092 mi+2,969 mi
- 10/07/2023207,092 mi
Average of roughly 2,794 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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