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LR06 KFT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,222 mi
Last recorded14,222 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 KFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 14,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 13,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 13,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 13,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washers faulty

Fail 27 Oct 2022 13,497 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washers faulty

Pass 29 Oct 2021 13,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing, needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 13,017 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 12,686 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 12,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 12,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,864 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 10,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 10,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,641 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,439 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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LR06 KFT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR06 KFT, 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 LR06 KFT registered?

LR06 KFT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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