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RO56 KBY

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 127,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,911 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,906 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 106,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,063 miles

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

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

pads should go to 75,000 miles

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,101 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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RO56 KBY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO56 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 RO56 KBY registered?

RO56 KBY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is RO56 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 KBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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