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MR06 KBY

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,252 mi
Last recorded72,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR06 KBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,252 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,981 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 54,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,079 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 54,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Brake Fluid Leak from Caliper (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 49,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,639 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,608 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,420 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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MR06 KBY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MR06 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 MR06 KBY registered?

MR06 KBY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MR06 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR06 KBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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