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DV56 KJZ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,089 mi
Last recorded156,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 156,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 144,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 136,350 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 136,350 miles

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

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

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

sump undertray insecure,battery cover insecure.

Pass 31 May 2013 126,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,155 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 102,647 miles

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

nearside bottom wish bone arm rear rubber mounting perished

windscreen cracked on drivers side

Pass 25 Aug 2010 102,647 miles

nearside bottom wish bone arm rear rubber mounting perished

windscreen cracked on drivers side

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,403 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 78,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DV56 KJZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV56 KJZ, 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 DV56 KJZ registered?

DV56 KJZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is DV56 KJZ safe to buy?

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