2006 Volvo S40 2.5L Petrol · MW55 CYC
2006 Volvo S40 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/01/2006. Recorded mileage 160,718 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2521cc
MW55 CYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 160,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MW55 CYC Mileage History
- 03/08/2023153,617 mi
- 15/08/2023153,648 mi+31 mi
- 18/10/2024157,311 mi+3,663 mi
- 13/02/2026160,715 mi+3,404 mi
- 16/02/2026160,718 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW55 CYC 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 (MW55 CYC) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45ZR18 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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