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R444 DTS

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,039 mi
Last recorded60,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 DTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 60,039 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 54,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 52,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 50,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,469 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 46,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 42,340 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 37,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,005 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 28,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 18,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 16,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,959 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 12,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 12,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,001 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 7,001 miles

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

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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R444 DTS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R444 DTS, 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

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What year was R444 DTS registered?

R444 DTS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is R444 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 DTS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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