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KM55 CKV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,001 mi
Last recorded196,001 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 196,001 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 196,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jan 2021 195,302 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both fronts inner/outer (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust middle box deteriorating

sill inspection not poss due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Jun 2019 176,643 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 176,635 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,644 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 172,628 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 165,959 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 153,748 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly

All tyres wearing inner edges

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 153,747 miles

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

All tyres wearing inner edges

Exhaust system corroded slightly

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 149,275 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

lazy parking brake.

n/s front suspension arm rear bush worn.

o/s rear brake pads worn (border pass).

rear brake aplication uneven.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2014 149,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded.

lazy parking brake.

n/s front suspension arm rear bush worn.

o/s rear brake pads worn (border pass).

rear brake aplication uneven.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 144,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 139,501 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2012 139,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2011 134,782 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2010 126,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 107,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 96,955 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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KM55 CKV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM55 CKV, 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 KM55 CKV registered?

KM55 CKV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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