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KO56 FXD

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 FXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,447 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,781 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,781 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,937 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Fail 28 Nov 2016 101,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,819 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,427 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,427 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,152 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,345 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,944 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,754 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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KO56 FXD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KO56 FXD, 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

How do I check the history of KO56 FXD?

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What year was KO56 FXD registered?

KO56 FXD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is KO56 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO56 FXD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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