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KN56 SXY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi splitt (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,371 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi splitt (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,058 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,058 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,350 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 SXY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KN56 SXY, 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 KN56 SXY registered?

KN56 SXY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is KN56 SXY safe to buy?

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