2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · RO56 TLY
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 102,367 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Sept 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO56 TLY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2019
- 102,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO56 TLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (RO56 TLY) between October 2009 and March 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
RO56 TLY Mileage History
- 05/10/200930,577 mi
- 05/10/200930,577 mi
- 21/10/201040,057 mi+9,480 mi
- 06/10/201147,841 mi+7,784 mi
- 06/10/201147,841 mi
- 17/10/201257,394 mi+9,553 mi
- 12/10/201367,973 mi+10,579 mi
- 12/10/201367,973 mi
- 27/03/201575,782 mi+7,809 mi
- 05/04/201685,817 mi+10,035 mi
- 13/03/201789,750 mi+3,933 mi
- 14/03/201789,760 mi+10 mi
- 23/03/201895,461 mi+5,701 mi
- 21/03/2019102,367 mi+6,906 mi
- 21/03/2019102,367 mi
Average of roughly 7,592 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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