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RF06 XYE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,095 mi
Last recorded177,095 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 177,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 166,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 155,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake has little reserve travel, adjustment/investigation recommended

Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 148,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 136,339 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low

Fail 29 Nov 2018 136,332 miles

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back bushes exessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,876 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,171 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,245 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 XYE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

RF06 XYE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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