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KP56 UOS

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 UOS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 154,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 124,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,430 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 102,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,779 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,779 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,741 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 47,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

20% imbalance front brakes.

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

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

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,583 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 UOS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOS, 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 KP56 UOS registered?

KP56 UOS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is KP56 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 UOS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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