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KU06 JGP

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 JGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,896 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 130,896 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 159,939 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 151,326 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 151,326 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 145,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 139,931 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 139,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,534 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 133,534 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger. (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 126,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM IN INNER

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL RIM ON INNER SIDE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,422 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDEAR HALF WORN

SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ON INNER SIDE OF DISCS

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,469 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,469 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,133 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

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 26 Jul 2010 61,404 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,585 miles

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 JGP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGP, 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 KU06 JGP registered?

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

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