MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,013 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
brake pedal rubber worn through on edge
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
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)
Internal electrical fault
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
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
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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