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RJ56 BTF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,481 miles

Breather pipe on engine missing

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front wheel arch missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Breather pipe on engine missing

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front wheel arch missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,622 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)

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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RJ56 BTF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ56 BTF, 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 RJ56 BTF registered?

RJ56 BTF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is RJ56 BTF safe to buy?

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