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RJ56 TZF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,676 mi
Last recorded151,676 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 TZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 151,676 miles

rear brake balance on limit

Fail 19 Feb 2019 151,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

rear brake balance on limit

Pass 14 Feb 2018 146,247 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,792 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 139,792 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,327 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 128,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded but no leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 120,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,759 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 74,085 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TZF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ56 TZF, 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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RJ56 TZF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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