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RJ06 UOX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,593 mi
Last recorded171,593 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 171,593 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 165,546 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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 150,941 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 143,465 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,431 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 124,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 106,058 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 106,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 94,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,492 miles

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

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 UOX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

RJ06 UOX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is RJ06 UOX safe to buy?

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