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R321 DJR

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,165 mi
Last recorded131,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 DJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 128,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,087 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 122,821 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 122,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,191 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,455 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 77,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 May 2013 64,290 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,782 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,617 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R321 DJR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 R321 DJR, 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 R321 DJR registered?

R321 DJR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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