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YF56 DJK

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 DJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 141,239 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 135,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 128,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 115,863 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,649 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,303 miles

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 14 Dec 2017 86,620 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 86,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,758 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,485 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,371 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 31,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,515 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,339 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 24,339 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,090 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 27 Jan 2010 16,788 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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YF56 DJK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YF56 DJK, 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 YF56 DJK registered?

YF56 DJK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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