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KM06 HXU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 HXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,213 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 15 May 2019 137,552 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 137,501 miles

Emissions not tested oil level very high possible risk of damage to engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil level very high

Pass 27 Jun 2018 132,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 132,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 123,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 115,068 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 115,006 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 99,662 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

nearside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,992 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres feathering on inside edges

Pass 21 May 2012 75,611 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 May 2011 64,768 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 51,206 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,512 miles

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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KM06 HXU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

KM06 HXU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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