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DK56 PVJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,376 mi
Last recorded128,376 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 PVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,376 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small windscreen chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 126,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 125,564 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, multiple cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, multiple cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,233 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,233 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))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 109,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 108,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 108,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,354 miles

Front no plate water marked

Offside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2017 102,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front no plate water marked

Offside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,306 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,951 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges and have low tresd

centre exhaust box corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,091 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,814 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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DK56 PVJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK56 PVJ, 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 DK56 PVJ registered?

DK56 PVJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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