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KS56 XCB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 XCB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2023 127,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2022 124,942 miles

215/55R17 GOODYEAR EFFICIENT GRIP ALROUND

FRONT UNDERTRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE 2016

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER AND CRACKED - 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS ARE BALD ON INNER SHOULDERS AND CRACKED - 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 123,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre also heavily worn on inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 117,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 103,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,510 miles

215/55R17 CONTI PREMIUM CONTACT 5

COOLANT LEAK ?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.90 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.23 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 85,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

215/55R17 CONTI PREMIUM CONTACT 5

COOLANT LEAK ?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.90 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.23 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,020 miles

205/50WR17

BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT ARE PERISHED/CRACKED SIDEWALLS

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyre tread distorted on inside edges

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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KS56 XCB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KS56 XCB, 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 KS56 XCB registered?

KS56 XCB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is KS56 XCB safe to buy?

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