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KM06 ORH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,388 mi
Last recorded185,388 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 ORH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 185,388 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 185,180 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 180,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 174,844 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Requires the release button to be pressed slightly to allow the belt to lock in place (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 174,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 169,470 miles

Fuel tank recently cleaned/second hand.

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff engagement (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 May 2020 169,342 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff engagement (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 168,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine extensive leaks. staining to exhaust manifold and system. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff engagement (7.1.2 (d))

Steering system slightly rough initially stiff. (2.1.1 (a))

induction air leak. inter cooler turbo pipe.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 163,721 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver buckle on limit of acceptable. advise replace. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering initially stiff. suspect low fluid but cannot see level.

very low fuel level.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 163,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged driver buckle on limit of acceptable. advise replace. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering initially stiff. suspect low fluid but cannot see level.

very low fuel level.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 158,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle stiff in operation. (5.2.4a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 158,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle stiff in operation. (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 152,711 miles

front front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 148,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 148,035 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,982 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 136,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,808 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 ORH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ORH, 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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KM06 ORH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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