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KG06 EHL

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 EHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gear box lower mount slight wear

plastic under covers obscuring view

Fail 4 Oct 2021 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gear box lower mount slight wear

plastic under covers obscuring view

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

rear exhaust mount temporary repair

slight wear in engine mount

Fail 25 Sep 2020 77,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts, two cut is deep enough to reach the ply and cords! Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts, two cut is deep enough to reach the ply and cords! Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts, three cut is deep enough to reach the ply and cords! Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts, two cut is deep enough to reach the ply and cords! Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has multiple tear! Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 64,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and side sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 64,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine and side sill covers fitted

rear exhaust body heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 42,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush damaged and metal part missing on front of bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

Fail 26 Jun 2014 24,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

cover over engine

Pass 9 May 2013 10,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy. Recommend replacing soon

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 120,360 miles

Internal electrical fault

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 120,360 miles

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

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

Internal eclectrical fault

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 94,158 miles

damage to windscreen a. zone not exceeding 10mm

front tyres getting close to wear bars

i light on /on dash

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Fail 20 May 2011 94,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

damage to windscreen a. zone not exceeding 10mm

front tyres getting close to wear bars

i light on /on dash

n/s/r brake hose out of bracket

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,957 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,888 miles

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

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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KG06 EHL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KG06 EHL, 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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KG06 EHL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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