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RK56 VXG

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,855 mi
Last recorded116,855 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 116,855 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 116,796 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator x2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 109,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,214 miles

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 19 Dec 2019 87,590 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 87,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,412 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 72,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,287 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,934 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 58,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,652 miles

Offside Rear 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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RK56 VXG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RK56 VXG, 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 RK56 VXG registered?

RK56 VXG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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