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SW55 KHP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,565 mi
Last recorded136,565 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,193 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 111,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 92,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 83,720 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 10 May 2011 80,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,014 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,640 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 KHP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SW55 KHP, 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 SW55 KHP registered?

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

Is SW55 KHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 KHP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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