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KB55 EHM

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,412 mi
Last recorded23,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 EHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 23,412 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 23,261 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 23,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 23,041 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 22,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 22,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 21,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 21,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 20,344 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 19,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 18,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,823 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 17,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,094 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 17,094 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 16,323 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 16,323 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,314 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 15,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 14,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 13,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,289 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 11,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 11,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 EHM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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