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RF06 HYL

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,582 mi
Last recorded198,582 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 HYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 198,582 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 172,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat/booster seat nsf seat fitted

osf wiper blade slight smearing

Fail 28 Feb 2015 172,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat/booster seat nsf seat fitted

osf wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2014 148,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge, front tyres worn unevenly.

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 121,677 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 120,194 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.slight deterioration of nsf suspension arm rear bush.

Pass 28 May 2012 120,194 miles

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.slight deterioration of nsf suspension arm rear bush.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,589 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,529 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 HYL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYL, 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 RF06 HYL registered?

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

Is RF06 HYL safe to buy?

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