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M8 JKM

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,834 mi
Last recorded69,834 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 JKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 69,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,831 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both offside rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 61,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,395 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,124 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 20,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,634 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 16,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,331 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,019 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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M8 JKM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M8 JKM, 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 M8 JKM registered?

M8 JKM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is M8 JKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 JKM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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