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DG56 MKE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,715 mi
Last recorded157,715 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 MKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 157,715 miles

Exhaust mid box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-tray insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2022 157,664 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mid box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-tray insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2021 149,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 149,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lower suspension arm bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,793 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut deep enough to potentially reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,457 miles

rear exhaust box, outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2015 109,322 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2015 109,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,429 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,511 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,284 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,036 miles

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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DG56 MKE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG56 MKE, 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.

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What year was DG56 MKE registered?

DG56 MKE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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