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DA55 KKU

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 KKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 140,000 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper lower trim missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted covering outer sills

Rear Brake back plates corroded both sides

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2026 140,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper lower trim missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted covering outer sills

Rear Brake back plates corroded both sides

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper lower trim is missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroded and pitted on outside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside dip beam light intensity is slightly reduced

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

corrosion over front suspension components

corrosion over rear suspension components

Fail 23 Jan 2025 137,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper lower trim is missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroded and pitted on outside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside dip beam light intensity is slightly reduced

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

corrosion over front suspension components

corrosion over rear suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 134,569 miles

Corrosion over all front and rear suspension components

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,297 miles

rear lower engine support mounting is worn

Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,260 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 127,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,585 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded from pipe

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,113 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,559 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 29,599 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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DA55 KKU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA55 KKU, 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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DA55 KKU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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