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DG56 MKV

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,754 mi
Last recorded56,754 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 MKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 41,935 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 41,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,514 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 38,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 38,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,479 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,642 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall damaged and nail in treads

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 32,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall damaged and nail in treads

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,180 miles

Coolant expansion bottle split/leaking

Nearside Rear tyre, wire stuck in treads

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,169 miles

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

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

Coolant expansion bottle split/leaking

Nearside Rear tyre, wire stuck in treads

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 18,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,138 miles

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

Nsr tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Osf tyre perished on sidewall

Osr tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,802 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 MKV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MKV, 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

How do I check the history of DG56 MKV?

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What year was DG56 MKV registered?

DG56 MKV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is DG56 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 MKV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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