CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV06 DLN

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 91,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 90,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 75,468 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 67,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 67,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 58,513 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 58,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,695 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 55,695 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,679 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 44,977 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 44,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 38,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,453 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts/damage on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on centre/edges/ outer sidewall perished possibly due to age of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on centre/edges possibly due to age of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,911 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2016 25,911 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2015 20,567 miles

Both rear tyres small cracks in tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 20,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres small cracks in tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,257 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,549 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,530 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,343 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV06 DLN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FV06 DLN, 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 FV06 DLN?

You can check the full history of FV06 DLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV06 DLN registered?

FV06 DLN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is FV06 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 DLN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV06 DLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV06 DLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.