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KE56 LDX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,267 mi
Last recorded135,267 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 LDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 135,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 135,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 123,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,149 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 93,584 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 93,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,340 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 81,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,271 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,617 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,037 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,180 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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 LDX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDX, 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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What year was KE56 LDX registered?

KE56 LDX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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