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KM56 FDN

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,721 mi
Last recorded86,721 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 FDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,429 miles

front and rear tyres perished due to age

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,205 miles

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

both front cv gaitor clips slightly leaking grease

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated in tred

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both sides edges and side walls

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 85,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both sides edges and side walls

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,918 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 83,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,035 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,993 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,146 miles

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,800 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS POSSIBLE PUNCTURE, HAD ONLY 10lbs PRESSURE. PUMPED UP,

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,644 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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KM56 FDN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KM56 FDN, 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 KM56 FDN registered?

KM56 FDN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KM56 FDN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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