2006 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · DF06 PDY
2006 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 113,198 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF06 PDY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 113,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF06 PDY Mileage History
- 07/07/200931,597 mi
- 14/04/201039,091 mi+7,494 mi
- 14/04/201039,091 mi
- 12/04/201148,918 mi+9,827 mi
- 11/04/201255,859 mi+6,941 mi
- 02/04/201364,280 mi+8,421 mi
- 04/04/201471,871 mi+7,591 mi
- 07/04/201472,030 mi+159 mi
- 28/03/201577,561 mi+5,531 mi
- 19/03/201680,648 mi+3,087 mi
- 25/03/201784,009 mi+3,361 mi
- 31/03/201887,102 mi+3,093 mi
- 30/03/201989,500 mi+2,398 mi
- 24/09/202092,073 mi+2,573 mi
- 15/10/202194,169 mi+2,096 mi
- 13/10/202295,667 mi+1,498 mi
- 13/10/202295,667 mi
- 09/01/202496,035 mi+368 mi
- 10/01/202496,035 mi
- 03/01/2025104,091 mi+8,056 mi
- 13/01/2025104,101 mi+10 mi
- 05/01/2026113,135 mi+9,034 mi
- 08/01/2026113,198 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 4,944 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
DF06 PDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (DF06 PDY) between July 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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