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KJZ 5347

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,321 mi
Last recorded219,321 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 5347
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 219,321 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective At back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 219,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective At back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 211,154 miles

Exhaust center and rear box outer skin peeling

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 210,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust center and rear box outer skin peeling

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 205,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center and rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 197,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front minor damage to wing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 191,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 182,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded front and rear

Pass 5 Mar 2018 172,692 miles

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

o/s/f wing damaged

under trays and sill trims fitted obscuring some items

Fail 1 Mar 2018 172,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible frozen (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f wing damaged

under trays and sill trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 161,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 148,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 107,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,347 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

osr tyre 2.5mm.....nsf tyre 2mm....nsr tyre 2mm and have sidewall impact but no cords showing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,572 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,571 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 7 Apr 2009 40,161 miles

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

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

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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KJZ 5347 is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJZ 5347, 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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KJZ 5347 is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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