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OE06 KLS

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,288 mi
Last recorded119,288 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 KLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just reached minimum requirement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 119,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary non sealing cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s not working o/s excessively dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has already become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,336 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 109,039 miles

Anti-Skid warning illuminated on dash, esp lamp comes on and goes off as it should

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking

fuel cap broken and in pieces but sealing

Fail 22 Oct 2021 109,039 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-Skid warning illuminated on dash, esp lamp comes on and goes off as it should

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking

fuel cap broken and in pieces but sealing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,721 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,419 miles

Anti skid service message on

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and worn on the inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,631 miles

anti skid service required message displayed

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated, Outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 68,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,022 miles

mid section exhaust secondary box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 52 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,909 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,247 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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OE06 KLS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE06 KLS, 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 OE06 KLS registered?

OE06 KLS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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