2006 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · SL56 WXY
2006 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/10/2006. Recorded mileage 173,314 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1998cc
SL56 WXY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2022
- 173,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SL56 WXY Mileage History
- 08/10/2021159,409 mi
- 16/10/2021159,664 mi+255 mi
- 12/10/2022173,010 mi+13,346 mi
- 25/10/2022173,314 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 13,299 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL56 WXY 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 (SL56 WXY) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip Beam (4.1.4 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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