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KP56 LHY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,721 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,659 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 96,884 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,243 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

exhaust back box deterioting

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,243 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid low

exhaust back box deterioting

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,421 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine under tray insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,678 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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KP56 LHY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KP56 LHY, 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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What year was KP56 LHY registered?

KP56 LHY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is KP56 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 LHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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