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RJ06 HVN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,973 mi
Last recorded161,973 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 161,973 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 161,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 159,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,174 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 157,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 146,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn,mt 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn,mt3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 141,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 134,566 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 134,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 131,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 124,686 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti-skid service light on

slight wear on inner edge of both front tyres

Fail 21 May 2016 124,686 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti-skid service light on

slight wear on inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 11 May 2015 116,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2014 108,723 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2014 108,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 100,900 miles

to clean for smoke readings

Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,636 miles

no smoke reading low emitter detected

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,170 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 57,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HVN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

RJ06 HVN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is RJ06 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 HVN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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