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DG56 VHM

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 136,562 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,174 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,929 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 99,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,097 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 78,097 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,044 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 61,044 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,103 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,121 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VHM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 DG56 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

DG56 VHM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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