MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was KS56 XCB registered?
KS56 XCB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.
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