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DA06 CYH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 CYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 59,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres outer sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres outer sidewalls scrubbed

Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in shoulder nsr tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,938 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DA06 CYH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA06 CYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA06 CYH registered?

DA06 CYH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is DA06 CYH safe to buy?

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