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KE06 JYB

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,844 mi
Last recorded133,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 JYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,332 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 125,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,433 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,817 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 99,817 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,083 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,891 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 62,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,061 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 39,037 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,732 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 JYB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE06 JYB registered?

KE06 JYB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is KE06 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE06 JYB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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