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RF06 VXJ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 VXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 139,453 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 139,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 123,704 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 123,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 117,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,651 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 111,561 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,021 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 71,035 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,454 miles

both front tyres slightly crack on side wall

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,674 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 57,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,155 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,754 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 VXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

RF06 VXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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