2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · YY56 AJU
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 121,206 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY56 AJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 121,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY56 AJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (YY56 AJU) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YY56 AJU Mileage History
- 18/10/202389,703 mi
- 05/10/2024100,398 mi+10,695 mi
- 09/10/2025111,854 mi+11,456 mi
- 21/10/2025111,857 mi+3 mi
- 05/10/2026121,206 mi+9,349 mi
Average of roughly 10,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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