2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YX56 VSN
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 150,436 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX56 VSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 150,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX56 VSN 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 (YX56 VSN) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
YX56 VSN Mileage History
- 01/08/2024123,383 mi
- 29/07/2025132,223 mi+8,840 mi
- 30/07/2025132,229 mi+6 mi
- 10/08/2026150,408 mi+18,179 mi
- 21/08/2026150,436 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 13,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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