2006 Volvo FM-400 12.8L Diesel · SY56 AFX
2006 Volvo FM-400 (12.8L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 27,203 km. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO FM-400
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 27,203 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 12.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY56 AFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 27,203 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY56 AFX 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 Fm-400 (SY56 AFX) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 All Roller Brake Test Machines: With the service brake fully applied: there is very little brake effort at any ”; “nearside All Roller Brake Test Machines: With the service brake fully applied: braking effort from any wheel on an axle ”; “nearside upper Air/Fluid Suspension System Valves, pipes, Valve linkage, Bellows and Displacer/Accumulator Unit: fouled ”.
SY56 AFX Odometer History
- 21/12/202316,917 km
- 08/01/202522,678 km+5,761 km
- 09/01/202522,701 km+23 km
- 09/12/202527,180 km+4,479 km
- 10/12/202527,203 km+23 km
Average of roughly 5,217 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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