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RF06 HXN

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,364 mi
Last recorded149,364 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 HXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 149,364 miles

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Some damage to front number plate.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 149,364 miles

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Some damage to front number plate.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 139,746 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 139,746 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,105 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 132,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 126,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 126,704 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre 2mm oter edge.

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 HXN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF06 HXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF06 HXN registered?

RF06 HXN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is RF06 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 HXN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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