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RJ06 HUO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,301 mi
Last recorded161,301 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 161,301 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 161,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 159,747 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 159,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 156,901 miles

headlamp switch broken but still operational

Fail 22 Sep 2021 156,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle has no power

headlamp switch broken but still operational

Pass 21 Oct 2020 155,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 154,044 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 153,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 142,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 129,626 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 113,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,300 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,909 miles

Offside Front 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 1 May 2009 74,934 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 HUO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

RJ06 HUO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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