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RN55 PXA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

233,240 mi
Last recorded233,240 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 PXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 233,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 233,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 213,774 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 213,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 195,646 miles

Offside Rear osr rear lamp lens broken

rear exhaust bracket broken not likely to fall off

Fail 28 Nov 2022 195,643 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear osr rear lamp lens broken

rear exhaust bracket broken not likely to fall off

Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 162,016 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 146,085 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside head light has a poor output

Fail 2 Dec 2019 146,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside head light has a poor output

Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 123,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,287 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 93,331 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,138 miles

front brake discs lipped

sills covered

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped

sills covered

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,175 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have some cuts

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,121 miles

both front tyres have some cuts

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,886 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,477 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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RN55 PXA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RN55 PXA, 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 RN55 PXA registered?

RN55 PXA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is RN55 PXA safe to buy?

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