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KU56 BXY

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,303 mi
Last recorded92,303 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 92,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 88,858 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 83,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 80,134 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 76,060 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is at 2mm and is cracking on the side wall and in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,764 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,381 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,990 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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KU56 BXY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KU56 BXY, 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 KU56 BXY registered?

KU56 BXY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is KU56 BXY safe to buy?

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