2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · RJ06 HTL
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 157,366 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ06 HTL Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 157,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ06 HTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (RJ06 HTL) between April 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ06 HTL Mileage History
- 09/04/200937,818 mi
- 09/04/200937,818 mi
- 18/02/201048,183 mi+10,365 mi
- 18/02/201048,183 mi
- 29/10/201055,341 mi+7,158 mi
- 05/11/201055,542 mi+201 mi
- 02/11/201165,924 mi+10,382 mi
- 11/11/201166,242 mi+318 mi
- 12/11/201275,150 mi+8,908 mi
- 23/11/201275,498 mi+348 mi
- 28/11/201275,604 mi+106 mi
- 28/11/201275,604 mi
- 25/03/201481,675 mi+6,071 mi
- 27/01/201594,559 mi+12,884 mi
- 27/01/201594,559 mi
- 28/01/2016101,350 mi+6,791 mi
- 01/02/2017104,789 mi+3,439 mi
- 27/01/2018107,617 mi+2,828 mi
- 30/01/2019113,047 mi+5,430 mi
- 30/01/2019113,048 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/2020119,715 mi+6,667 mi
- 11/02/2020119,826 mi+111 mi
- 02/02/2021122,211 mi+2,385 mi
- 03/02/2021122,212 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/2022125,246 mi+3,034 mi
- 07/02/2022125,246 mi
- 14/02/2023131,234 mi+5,988 mi
- 14/02/2023131,234 mi
- 09/02/2024141,303 mi+10,069 mi
- 14/02/2025149,958 mi+8,655 mi
- 09/02/2026157,366 mi+7,408 mi
Average of roughly 7,100 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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