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RJ06 HTX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,663 mi
Last recorded160,663 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 160,663 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 20 May 2019 160,663 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 18 May 2018 149,140 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 148,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 137,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust is deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Fail 4 May 2017 137,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust is deteriorated

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 128,467 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak off side front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 118,530 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriating

Pass 22 May 2014 108,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 95,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,186 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 84,186 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 72,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,911 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low

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 HTX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTX, 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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RJ06 HTX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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