MOT Status
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156,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear +suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake travel getting high
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear +suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake travel getting high
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 starting to corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
steering rack damp round pipe area
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Coil spring corroded all 4 starting to corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
steering rack damp round pipe area
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
plastic outer over sills fitted both sides
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KM06 BOS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 KM06 BOS, 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 KM06 BOS registered?
KM06 BOS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.
Is KM06 BOS safe to buy?
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