MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions too clean/No print out given
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Emissions too clean/No print out given
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
headlamp aim on liit but adjusters not working
o/s/r brake caliper slight bind
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear wheal clicking
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear wheal clicking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear wheal clicking
offside front seatbelt stitching slightly frayed
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear wheal clicking
offside front seatbelt stitching slightly frayed
N/S/R wheel clicking
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/F headlight dim
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/F headlight dim
N/S/R wheel clicking
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KE06 BDF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KE06 BDF, 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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KE06 BDF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2006.
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