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WR55 KBU

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,548 mi
Last recorded68,548 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 KBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,548 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 62,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and bald on edges also close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking and bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,574 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven and deterioriated

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven and deterioriated

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,565 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 39,681 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,759 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,698 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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WR55 KBU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WR55 KBU, 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 WR55 KBU registered?

WR55 KBU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is WR55 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 KBU 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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