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KN56 SYE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,454 mi
Last recorded143,454 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 143,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust box rusty

oil level below min had to top up with 1 lit

Fail 1 Mar 2018 143,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust box rusty

oil level below min had to top up with 1 lit

Fail 26 Feb 2018 143,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlamp dim

Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,205 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,039 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,421 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 95,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,634 miles

child seat n/s/r

plastic covers to sills front wheel arches and under engine

rear xhaust box poor condition

slight movement to o/s lower swivel

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,801 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 SYE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

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