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MA06 KCG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

182,607 mi
Last recorded182,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 KCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 182,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak On inspection may be coming from drive shaft oil seal ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 182,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak On inspection may be coming from drive shaft oil seal ()

Plastic under tray cover becoming insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 177,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre tread becoming worn

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 177,494 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre tread becoming worn

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 162,272 miles

The offside rear light has been repaired with tape.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 162,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 137,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear lamp repaired with tape

Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 107,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,393 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,397 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,593 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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MA06 KCG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MA06 KCG, 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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MA06 KCG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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