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RJ06 UVZ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,760 mi
Last recorded185,760 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 185,760 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 185,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 164,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 149,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 127,386 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 124,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 124,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 113,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 102,794 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 83,022 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 UVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

RJ06 UVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is RJ06 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 UVZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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