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AP55 KPT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,006 mi
Last recorded113,006 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,006 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 113,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,774 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,774 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases -front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear- also deformed/misshapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases -front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,957 miles

coolant expansion tank leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2018 83,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant expansion tank leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,254 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,530 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KPT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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