2006 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · YO06 UAR
2006 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2006. Recorded mileage 86,585 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO06 UAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 86,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO06 UAR 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 (YO06 UAR) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YO06 UAR Mileage History
- 06/10/202362,604 mi
- 02/05/202463,624 mi+1,020 mi
- 02/05/202575,469 mi+11,845 mi
- 20/04/202686,585 mi+11,116 mi
- 20/04/202686,585 mi
Average of roughly 9,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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