2006 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · OY56 KTC
2006 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 113,980 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY56 KTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2025
- 113,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY56 KTC 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 (OY56 KTC) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
OY56 KTC Mileage History
- 16/01/202390,405 mi
- 22/01/2024103,795 mi+13,390 mi
- 24/01/2024103,872 mi+77 mi
- 24/01/2025113,976 mi+10,104 mi
- 25/01/2025113,980 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11,633 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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