2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · RV56 AKN
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 76,938 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV56 AKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2010
- 76,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RV56 AKN Mileage History
- 21/09/200953,051 mi
- 02/09/201075,189 mi+22,138 mi
- 02/09/201075,189 mi
- 04/12/201076,938 mi+1,749 mi
Average of roughly 19,877 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RV56 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (RV56 AKN) between September 2009 and December 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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