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RJ06 XLP

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 XLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,858 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,489 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,374 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,250 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 XLP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

RJ06 XLP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is RJ06 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 XLP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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