MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear build up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear build up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides ,will require discs and pads to rectify (1.2.1 (e))
reverse lights not working (non testable item pre-2009)
slight corrosion on front - rear metal brake pipes
Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mounting corroded & insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm, rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
reverse lights not working (non testable item pre-2009)
slight corrosion on front - rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front & rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s rear (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s wishbone (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front & rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust deteriorated
o/s & n/s rear tyre inner edges worn
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slight deterioration
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
both front tyre inner edges worn
exhaust slight deterioration
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slight deterioration
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slight deterioration
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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PE06 RNJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 PE06 RNJ, 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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PE06 RNJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2006.
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