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KU06 XGG

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,818 mi
Last recorded96,818 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 XGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,818 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 96,818 miles

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

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

oil light on

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut no cord exposed

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,903 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 75,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,534 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 64,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated with age

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,846 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,587 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 XGG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGG, 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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KU06 XGG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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