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KM06 ORT

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 ORT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 123,280 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 121,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 120,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 116,186 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,773 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 114,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 112,594 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,507 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,636 miles

brake pedle rubber slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge and is on 2-3 mm

Pass 6 May 2009 52,955 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 ORT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM06 ORT registered?

KM06 ORT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is KM06 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 ORT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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