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SW55 KHZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,802 mi
Last recorded153,802 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 153,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 149,223 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,661 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2016 141,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer tread

Fail 12 Feb 2016 141,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 9 Feb 2015 139,044 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2014 135,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 3 Feb 2014 135,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 7 Feb 2013 131,585 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 131,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 125,082 miles

eml light on in dash

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,357 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,439 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 89,439 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KHZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

SW55 KHZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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