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RN55 XYK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,493 mi
Last recorded124,493 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 XYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 124,493 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 124,491 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 121,037 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 118,228 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 114,443 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 110,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective and beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 110,535 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective and beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,947 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 106,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,944 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,054 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,441 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,130 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,868 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,746 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,881 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 XYK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RN55 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

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

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