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RJ06 XLC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,399 mi
Last recorded119,399 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 XLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,399 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 119,358 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,650 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Worn on the inner edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,807 miles

Engine man light on

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,289 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 70,283 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,634 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,032 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 53,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,327 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 36,287 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 36,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XLC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLC, 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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RJ06 XLC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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