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KB55 EHG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 EHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,950 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides inner] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,043 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tyre wear starting on both front inner edges and o/s/r inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,561 miles

noise starting on n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,111 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges 205.50.17w

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,208 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,774 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2011 47,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2010 37,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,225 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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KB55 EHG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KB55 EHG, 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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What year was KB55 EHG registered?

KB55 EHG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for KB55 EHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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