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DG56 MKM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 MKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 152,218 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 152,218 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 149,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2024 149,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 139,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,940 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,752 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend as front of car bounces too much (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend soon bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limits 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend as front of car bounces too much (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend soon bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limits 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,682 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges due to under-inflation

Fail 1 Oct 2019 102,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges due to under-inflation

Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend to change (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output recommend to change (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,467 miles

Front tyres wearing near legal limits

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,867 miles

Offside Front head lamp dull but has beam image

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,515 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,119 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 MKM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

DG56 MKM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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