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DV56 FVR

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,253 mi
Last recorded114,253 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 FVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,254 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,224 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 107,224 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,372 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,372 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,144 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,125 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,122 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 53,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,144 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 41,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,491 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,422 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 15 Oct 2012 26,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,123 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,294 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 FVR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FVR, 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 FVR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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