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YR56 DXD

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 DXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 125,756 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 125,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,322 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 97,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 93,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,888 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 28 Sep 2018 62,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,041 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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YR56 DXD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YR56 DXD, 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 YR56 DXD?

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What year was YR56 DXD registered?

YR56 DXD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is YR56 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 DXD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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