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RJ56 TZH

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,067 mi
Last recorded174,067 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 TZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 174,067 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 172,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 169,651 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald and cracked all round. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation and has a small hole. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails partly rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 169,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald and cracked all round. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation and has a small hole. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails partly rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 167,522 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 167,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 165,494 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 165,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 160,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 160,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 156,240 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 156,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,302 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 151,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 13 Jan 2016 146,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 141,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 134,277 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake pad(s) wearing thin

Rear brake disc(s) ridged

Rear brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,822 miles

Both rear tie arm bushes starting to seperate, no free play.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 118,822 miles

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

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

Both rear tie arm bushes starting to seperate, no free play.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,245 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,925 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,925 miles

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

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 TZH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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