2006 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · SC55 UFS
2006 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 87,634 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC55 UFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 87,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC55 UFS 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 (SC55 UFS) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 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), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
SC55 UFS Mileage History
- 14/02/202473,794 mi
- 13/03/202578,627 mi+4,833 mi
- 14/03/202578,629 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/202687,163 mi+8,534 mi
- 23/03/202687,634 mi+471 mi
Average of roughly 6,583 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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