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KU06 DWB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,931 mi
Last recorded194,931 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 DWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 194,931 miles

rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 3 Dec 2024 161,454 miles

parking brake passed on limit-slight oil leak-

Fail 3 Dec 2024 161,454 miles

parking brake passed on limit-slight oil leak-

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 146,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 133,260 miles

rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,289 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 124,289 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 109,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 109,504 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 101,669 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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 15 Jul 2016 94,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,754 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 75,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2010 49,537 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,101 miles

Front reg plate is in poor condition, Will soon need to be replaced.

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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KU06 DWB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KU06 DWB, 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 KU06 DWB registered?

KU06 DWB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is KU06 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 DWB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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