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RJ06 HTG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HTG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 95,192 miles

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

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

loose wire under bonnet not exposed

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 3 May 2016 95,192 miles

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

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

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

loose wire under bonnet not exposed

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,702 miles

Rear number plate delaminating.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre smooth on the inner edge.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,757 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front trye worn low on inner edge

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Apr 2013 66,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front trye worn low on inner edge

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 May 2012 59,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,420 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 23 Apr 2011 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 44,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2009 37,435 miles

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

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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RJ06 HTG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ06 HTG, 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 RJ06 HTG registered?

RJ06 HTG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 HTG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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