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KN56 DYJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,337 mi
Last recorded187,337 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 DYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 187,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged still works as intended

Pass 30 Jun 2022 179,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 168,454 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 168,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 158,246 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 158,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 151,303 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 151,303 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexy leaking significantly. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 138,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 138,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,881 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 126,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 109,077 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

airbag servise light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,301 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,545 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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KN56 DYJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN56 DYJ, 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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KN56 DYJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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