2006 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · SP56 TOU
2006 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 255,301 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP56 TOU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 255,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP56 TOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo S40 (SP56 TOU) between September 2009 and October 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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 Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SP56 TOU Mileage History
- 12/09/200985,538 mi
- 17/09/201099,753 mi+14,215 mi
- 08/09/2011105,145 mi+5,392 mi
- 01/08/2012109,686 mi+4,541 mi
- 01/08/2012109,686 mi
- 30/07/2013123,849 mi+14,163 mi
- 24/07/2014137,981 mi+14,132 mi
- 28/07/2015152,789 mi+14,808 mi
- 29/07/2016167,306 mi+14,517 mi
- 29/07/2016167,306 mi
- 12/07/2017179,945 mi+12,639 mi
- 14/07/2017180,039 mi+94 mi
- 25/07/2018193,955 mi+13,916 mi
- 31/07/2018194,017 mi+62 mi
- 21/09/2019207,845 mi+13,828 mi
- 04/10/2019208,182 mi+337 mi
- 29/09/2020214,730 mi+6,548 mi
- 26/10/2020214,756 mi+26 mi
- 21/10/2021217,842 mi+3,086 mi
- 26/10/2022223,436 mi+5,594 mi
- 26/10/2022223,436 mi
- 02/11/2023233,420 mi+9,984 mi
- 31/10/2024255,300 mi+21,880 mi
- 31/10/2024255,301 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,216 miles per year across 24 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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