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SW55 KHJ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,139 mi
Last recorded46,139 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

advise cuts on nearside front tyre

advise nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

advise cuts on nearside front tyre

advise nearside dip pattern poor

advise nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,178 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,178 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 37,434 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,797 miles

front brake imbalance high

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,470 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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SW55 KHJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW55 KHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 KHJ registered?

SW55 KHJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is SW55 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 KHJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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