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SD56 VRV

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,886 mi
Last recorded155,886 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 VRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 155,886 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 155,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 146,977 miles

ALL SUSPENSION AND BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED AT LOWER PART OF SCREEN IN BLACK AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS LOWER (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY RUSTY

Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,966 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION AND BRAKING COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED AT LOWER PART OF SCREEN IN BLACK AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS LOWER (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY RUSTY

Pass 18 Nov 2023 139,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

whole underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

Fail 17 Nov 2023 139,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

whole underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,450 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and underside floor front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,091 miles

advice on further look at front suspension arm bushes

advice on further look at hand brake

advice on rear flasher bulbs

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,326 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)

look at front suspention slight movement low arms

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 55,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near Side Front & Rear Tyres have a cut that is NOT deep enough to reach the cord.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,473 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 43,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,792 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 31,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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SD56 VRV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD56 VRV, 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 SD56 VRV registered?

SD56 VRV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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