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AP55 KPN

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,883 mi
Last recorded77,883 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,883 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,211 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,013 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 58,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi hose not in mounting, likely to get damaged (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,936 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,756 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,506 miles

all tyre side walls starting to crack. slight.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,627 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,225 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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AP55 KPN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AP55 KPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 KPN registered?

AP55 KPN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is AP55 KPN safe to buy?

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