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HJ06 KHK

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,783 mi
Last recorded177,783 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 KHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 177,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 175,853 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 173,731 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 173,731 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 166,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 161,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing badly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust shield is loose and sitting on the top of the back box

Fail 26 Feb 2020 161,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing badly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust shield is loose and sitting on the top of the back box

Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,406 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 155,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 148,739 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve is perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 148,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp o/s dipped beam is flickering slightly (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve is perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 141,179 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,950 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 126,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 126,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,290 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 117,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs have not been changed as a pair

Fail 16 Apr 2013 109,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,296 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,281 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 10 Mar 2009 60,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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HJ06 KHK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HJ06 KHK, 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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HJ06 KHK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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