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EX56 KFL

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,690 mi
Last recorded57,690 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,690 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,174 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 54,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 43,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,344 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,222 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 24,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,083 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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EX56 KFL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX56 KFL, 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

How do I check the history of EX56 KFL?

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What year was EX56 KFL registered?

EX56 KFL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is EX56 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 KFL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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