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HV56 RAX

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,150 mi
Last recorded141,150 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 RAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,150 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 141,150 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,521 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 100,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,671 miles

Engine management lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,233 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,664 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,351 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,334 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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HV56 RAX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV56 RAX, 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 HV56 RAX registered?

HV56 RAX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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