2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · MK06 YLS
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 170,018 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK06 YLS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 170,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK06 YLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (MK06 YLS) between February 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MK06 YLS Mileage History
- 23/02/200927,599 mi
- 12/04/201046,660 mi+19,061 mi
- 07/04/201152,808 mi+6,148 mi
- 02/05/201259,314 mi+6,506 mi
- 02/05/201259,314 mi
- 04/06/201366,890 mi+7,576 mi
- 04/06/201366,890 mi
- 09/06/201476,508 mi+9,618 mi
- 09/06/201476,508 mi
- 22/06/201583,579 mi+7,071 mi
- 02/12/201694,910 mi+11,331 mi
- 22/11/2017102,372 mi+7,462 mi
- 28/11/2018111,228 mi+8,856 mi
- 09/11/2019129,330 mi+18,102 mi
- 01/12/2020139,944 mi+10,614 mi
- 01/12/2020139,944 mi
- 26/11/2021141,222 mi+1,278 mi
- 03/12/2021141,222 mi
- 13/06/2023152,154 mi+10,932 mi
- 19/06/2023152,160 mi+6 mi
- 25/06/2024159,572 mi+7,412 mi
- 25/06/2024159,572 mi
- 11/06/2025165,487 mi+5,915 mi
- 18/06/2025165,492 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/2026170,018 mi+4,526 mi
- 29/05/2026170,018 mi
Average of roughly 8,251 miles per year across 26 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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