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KS06 BNY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,578 mi
Last recorded165,578 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 BNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,578 miles

Central Exhaust box outside cover corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 146,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides - inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 119,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 117,178 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)

Fail 9 May 2016 117,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 101,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,080 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,080 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 May 2013 85,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 70,015 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm and low on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 57,520 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 57,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,826 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,627 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

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 BNY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BNY, 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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KS06 BNY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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