MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
Offside Rear osr rear lamp lens broken
rear exhaust bracket broken not likely to fall off
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
nearside head light has a poor output
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)
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
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
front brake discs lipped
sills covered
surface corrosion to exhaust
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
exhaust corroded
front discs worn
rear discs worn
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres have some cuts
exhaust corroded
front discs worn
rear discs worn
sills covered
both front tyres have some cuts
exhaust corroded
front discs worn
rear discs worn
sills covered
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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