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KW55 KBY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,692 mi
Last recorded175,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 KBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2023 175,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 170,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 163,007 miles

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

nsf shock absorber oil mist

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,359 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,359 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 144,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 141,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2016 138,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 135,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 135,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,350 miles

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Note:; N/s ront fog lamp broken

Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,395 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 114,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 114,233 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 109,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,111 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)

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

nearside front fog light has a crack in glass

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 KBY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KBY, 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 KW55 KBY registered?

KW55 KBY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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