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J15 TRL

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,438 mi
Last recorded156,438 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 TRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 156,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 143,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,950 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 122,271 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 122,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 121,835 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre has splits to inner sidewall

osf tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2016 110,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre has splits to inner sidewall

osf tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 98,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,961 miles

service due ?

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,676 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 24 Sep 2012 65,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 65,737 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,698 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front tyre worn low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,245 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,621 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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J15 TRL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J15 TRL, 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 J15 TRL registered?

J15 TRL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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