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KR06 MDV

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,834 mi
Last recorded102,834 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 MDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 98,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,037 miles

advise power steering has slight leak

Pass 20 May 2019 83,236 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

engine oil level low

power steering rack slightly leaking o/s/f

Pass 24 May 2018 78,385 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 72,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,001 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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KR06 MDV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KR06 MDV, 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 KR06 MDV registered?

KR06 MDV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is KR06 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 MDV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR06 MDV have outstanding finance?

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