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KW55 KBP

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,546 mi
Last recorded138,546 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 KBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 138,546 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 131,952 miles

malfunction light

Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 113,224 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 111,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Long crack in w/screen on n/s but not in drivers view. (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,797 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,795 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DEFUSED PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DEFUSED BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,497 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to carry out full inspection of belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,002 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,314 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KW55 KBP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KW55 KBP, 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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KW55 KBP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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