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KS06 BNU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,395 mi
Last recorded143,395 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 BNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 143,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 136,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 124,152 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 122,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 117,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor showing signs of grease on outer part of gaitor looks and feels secure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel rim slight damage

signs of corrosion on front discs

uneven front tyre wear perishing on tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,648 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken away, system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,194 miles

Engine Oil On Lower Level

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,789 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,709 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,749 miles

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

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

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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KS06 BNU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KS06 BNU, 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 KS06 BNU registered?

KS06 BNU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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