2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · LT06 VOM
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 172,284 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT06 VOM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 172,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT06 VOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (LT06 VOM) between March 2009 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
LT06 VOM Mileage History
- 23/03/200926,009 mi
- 14/05/201036,784 mi+10,775 mi
- 27/05/201145,810 mi+9,026 mi
- 10/05/201253,352 mi+7,542 mi
- 14/05/201360,758 mi+7,406 mi
- 20/05/201467,942 mi+7,184 mi
- 20/05/201467,942 mi
- 28/04/201575,109 mi+7,167 mi
- 30/04/201575,109 mi
- 12/05/201682,788 mi+7,679 mi
- 24/05/201785,690 mi+2,902 mi
- 24/05/201785,690 mi
- 02/05/201888,227 mi+2,537 mi
- 23/05/201998,344 mi+10,117 mi
- 28/05/201998,344 mi
- 26/06/2020114,258 mi+15,914 mi
- 09/06/2021127,284 mi+13,026 mi
- 22/06/2022139,706 mi+12,422 mi
- 21/06/2023153,022 mi+13,316 mi
- 03/06/2024164,473 mi+11,451 mi
- 09/08/2025172,284 mi+7,811 mi
Average of roughly 8,930 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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