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RK56 VXA

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,060 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 126,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and split across the seam + has No support x2 bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits + failed Co and HC levels see print out (Bets test was carried out ) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessively torn and has excess movement (heavy knocking ) when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working + side marker bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated ( possible inner driveshaft bearing ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear number plates inop (reqs new tailgate loom ) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped off, not attached to roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSF, NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily balding on edge of tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,309 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 115,309 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,264 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant expansion tank cracked

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

parking brake effort low. probably due to bedding in period required for new brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2018 111,264 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant expansion tank cracked

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

parking brake effort low. probably due to bedding in period required for new brakes

Pass 20 May 2017 105,980 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,228 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,365 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 94,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,124 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 85,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,070 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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RK56 VXA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RK56 VXA, 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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RK56 VXA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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