CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY56 GWW

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationYY56 GWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,560 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 115,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,686 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever high

Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,435 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 64,787 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,470 miles

Front both tyres wearing thin outer edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

wheel alignment appears out

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Front both tyres wearing thin outer edges

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

wheel alignment appears out

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,171 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front marker light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,612 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 31,612 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,830 miles

anti skid warning light at dashboard on.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,798 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 25,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,991 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

YY56 GWW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY56 GWW, 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 YY56 GWW?

You can check the full history of YY56 GWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY56 GWW registered?

YY56 GWW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YY56 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 GWW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY56 GWW 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 YY56 GWW. 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.