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KN56 SYH

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,966 mi
Last recorded160,966 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 160,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 160,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 132,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 116,472 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on exhaust center silencer

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,394 miles

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

both rear tyres have started to go out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,224 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,839 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 SYH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

KN56 SYH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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