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RJ06 HTL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

157,366 mi
Last recorded157,366 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 157,366 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 149,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 131,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 131,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 125,246 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 125,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,212 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 122,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,826 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,715 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,048 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 113,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed running on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed running on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,350 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,559 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,559 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre Exhaust baffles loose

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

centre Exhaust box rattles

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre Exhaust box rattles

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,498 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 75,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre rear Exhaust box baffles insecure

chips in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,242 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,542 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,183 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,183 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,818 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 37,818 miles

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

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 HTL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

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

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