2006 Volvo S40 2.4L Petrol · DA06 CFF

The 2006 Volvo S40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 September 2025 at 93,350 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 19 August 2024 at 91,071 miles also showed a clean sheet. The vehicle has cleared every successful examination without advisories, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 93,350 against an August 2024 figure of 91,071 and a July 2023 reading of 89,067. That equates to roughly 2,300 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests and about 2,000 the year before, well under the 4,668 annual average implied by the age. The car has covered light yearly distances, though the 12-day gap between the 7 August 2024 failure and the 19 August 2024 pass at identical mileage suggests a re-test rather than fresh use. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, offering little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's twenty-year age and likely periods of standing. Low mileage Volvos of this era often develop surface rust on structural members even when MOTs stay clear. Brake discs and calipers warrant a check for binding after storage, and the exhaust should be examined for internal rot not visible during a visual test. The August 2024 failure with no defects logged points to a paperwork or emissions-readiness issue rather than a hard mechanical fault. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the car to test standard. Verify service history and confirm the 2024 failure cause before purchase, but the record itself shows no recurring wear trend requiring alarm.