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PE06 RNJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,418 mi
Last recorded181,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 RNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 181,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 175,388 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 175,388 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 166,032 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 166,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 161,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 161,964 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 155,106 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 155,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 146,220 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 134,027 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,264 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 124,264 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,561 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,418 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)

both front tyre inner edges worn

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,697 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,285 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,876 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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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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