2006 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · YR56 DXB
2006 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 166,805 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR56 DXB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2022
- 166,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR56 DXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (YR56 DXB) between September 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YR56 DXB Mileage History
- 03/09/200942,518 mi
- 17/08/201055,665 mi+13,147 mi
- 22/08/201171,533 mi+15,868 mi
- 03/09/201283,032 mi+11,499 mi
- 03/09/201283,032 mi
- 16/12/201391,699 mi+8,667 mi
- 16/12/201391,699 mi
- 15/12/201498,952 mi+7,253 mi
- 15/12/201498,952 mi
- 14/12/2015105,580 mi+6,628 mi
- 06/12/2016112,671 mi+7,091 mi
- 07/12/2016112,671 mi
- 13/12/2017125,781 mi+13,110 mi
- 14/12/2018134,888 mi+9,107 mi
- 13/12/2019139,161 mi+4,273 mi
- 13/12/2019139,164 mi+3 mi
- 09/12/2020142,629 mi+3,465 mi
- 18/11/2021153,593 mi+10,964 mi
- 19/11/2021153,593 mi
- 22/11/2022166,805 mi+13,212 mi
- 22/11/2022166,805 mi
Average of roughly 9,402 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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