2006 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · YR56 DWN
2006 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 96,689 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR56 DWN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 96,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR56 DWN 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 (YR56 DWN) between August 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YR56 DWN Mileage History
- 25/08/200930,517 mi
- 02/09/201039,995 mi+9,478 mi
- 08/08/201146,632 mi+6,637 mi
- 27/09/201251,886 mi+5,254 mi
- 11/09/201354,847 mi+2,961 mi
- 19/09/201459,541 mi+4,694 mi
- 09/09/201565,032 mi+5,491 mi
- 09/09/201565,032 mi
- 01/02/201665,969 mi+937 mi
- 10/10/201668,299 mi+2,330 mi
- 04/12/201769,822 mi+1,523 mi
- 03/12/201872,161 mi+2,339 mi
- 03/12/201872,161 mi
- 25/11/201976,122 mi+3,961 mi
- 28/11/201976,154 mi+32 mi
- 01/12/202080,651 mi+4,497 mi
- 25/11/202184,220 mi+3,569 mi
- 30/11/202184,248 mi+28 mi
- 02/12/202287,031 mi+2,783 mi
- 02/12/202287,031 mi
- 28/11/202390,143 mi+3,112 mi
- 18/11/202493,402 mi+3,259 mi
- 25/11/202596,689 mi+3,287 mi
Average of roughly 4,072 miles per year across 23 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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