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RA06 HVB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,666 mi
Last recorded71,666 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 HVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,666 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,912 miles

Offside Front has slight body damage

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

engine cover and under try fitted fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,063 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,301 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,435 miles

nearside front tyre and wheel marked

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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RA06 HVB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RA06 HVB, 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 RA06 HVB registered?

RA06 HVB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is RA06 HVB safe to buy?

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