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KE06 BDF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,076 mi
Last recorded166,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 BDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 166,076 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 157,742 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 147,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 146,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 132,745 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 132,721 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 122,868 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,369 miles

Emissions too clean/No print out given

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,369 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear wheal clicking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,763 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear wheal clicking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,584 miles

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

nearside rear wheal clicking

offside front seatbelt stitching slightly frayed

Fail 4 Mar 2013 78,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,004 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,004 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,236 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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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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