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DV56 DCF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,908 mi
Last recorded147,908 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 147,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 147,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner sill cover insecure

Nearside Front Outer wing damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,957 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 146,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 146,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,812 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 144,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,468 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 143,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour door mirror damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 141,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside side reapeater lens broken

Fail 23 Jun 2021 141,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside side reapeater lens broken

Pass 5 Jun 2020 138,453 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 138,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 134,751 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 134,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 126,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tread cracked

Pass 30 May 2017 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 30 May 2017 118,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,442 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,743 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,159 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,779 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 35,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,818 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,300 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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DV56 DCF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV56 DCF, 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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DV56 DCF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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