2006 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · LS56 LLJ
2006 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 135,621 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS56 LLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 135,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 LLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (LS56 LLJ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
LS56 LLJ Mileage History
- 28/09/2023118,125 mi
- 28/09/2023118,125 mi
- 24/09/2024127,580 mi+9,455 mi
- 30/09/2025135,620 mi+8,040 mi
- 01/10/2025135,621 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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