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KV56 HMY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,473 mi
Last recorded59,473 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 HMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 59,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,946 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,676 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has damage not reaching cords

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,470 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 41,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,373 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 32,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,847 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 10,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

catalitic converter started glowing red hot during retest

Fail 24 Oct 2009 10,115 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

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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KV56 HMY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV56 HMY, 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 KV56 HMY registered?

KV56 HMY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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