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RF06 HWU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,676 mi
Last recorded156,676 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 HWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 156,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 149,976 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 149,976 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 144,402 miles

Front number plate broken

Pass 13 Jun 2017 142,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

rear brake discs wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 136,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres wearing uneven.nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 136,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres wearing uneven.nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 133,640 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,093 miles

Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 131,093 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)

Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,188 miles

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn low

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 14 Jun 2012 129,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn low

movement in offside front lower arm rear bush

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 10 Jun 2011 126,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 121,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,226 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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RF06 HWU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF06 HWU, 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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RF06 HWU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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