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LR06 PXJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,499 mi
Last recorded134,499 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 PXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 134,499 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 132,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,439 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 126,209 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 123,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 117,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,597 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,669 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,061 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,765 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,645 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,140 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 6 Jun 2009 38,908 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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LR06 PXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR06 PXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR06 PXJ registered?

LR06 PXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is LR06 PXJ safe to buy?

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