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RJ06 UOU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,211 mi
Last recorded150,211 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 UOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,211 miles

Both front shocks and springs rusty

Chip in windscreen

Front and rear sub frames rusty

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Whole exhaust system in poor condition, and outer skin coming off

Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,362 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system outer skin corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 146,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system outer skin corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,621 miles

Exhaust system outer skin corroded

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system outer skin corroded

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 127,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 116,314 miles

plastic covers on floors and engine

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 116,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 23 Dec 2016 109,745 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 84,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,885 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,748 miles

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 UOU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ06 UOU registered?

RJ06 UOU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is RJ06 UOU safe to buy?

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