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KE56 LDN

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,170 mi
Last recorded133,170 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 LDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,170 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 118,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,977 miles

Both front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly misshaped and wearing close to limit

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly misshaped and wearing close to limit

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,833 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KE56 LDN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE56 LDN, 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 KE56 LDN registered?

KE56 LDN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is KE56 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE56 LDN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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