The 2006 Volvo S40 1.8 125 hv is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 92 kW (125 hp). The car is not marked as roadworthy.

The asking price is 875 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 6 days.

The odometer reads 298,000 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 10/2026. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 326 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 232,377 km.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 670 € per year.

The seller is a private individual, Kouvola.

Basic information

Registration number
TUI-760
Mileage
298,000 km
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Engine
1.8 l, Petrol
Model year
2006
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Beige
In traffic use in Finland
326 cars
Not roadworthy
Yes
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YV1MS214272270096
maksimi.fi ID
170081
Nettiauto ID
15919236

Technical details

Power
92 kW / 125 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
10.9 s
Top speed
190 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.5 l/100 km (combined)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
172 g/km
Kerb weight
1,369 kg
Gross weight
1,850 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,470 × 1,770 × 1,430 mm
Last inspection
10/2025
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0076*11

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 875 €

No estimate

No price estimate — too few comparable cars.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 6 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 10/2026

About 2 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 10/2025.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

1,163 cars of the Volvo S40 model series (first registered in 2006) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 830 defects leading to a failure, or 71.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 89.2. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 33

    384 defects·All cars 27.9

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 16.4

    191 defects·All cars 26.1

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 16.3

    189 defects·All cars 11

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (612). Median mileage 240,000 km.

Figures describe the Volvo S40 model series first registered in 2006, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Kouvola, Kymenlaakso 1 day for sale
12/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Siitä seuraavalle siisti ja toimivilla varusteilla oleva Volvo laittoon tai varaosiksi. 298 tkm Huoltokirja 2x avaimet Varusteet toimii. Siisti ulkoo ja sisältä. Ei haise. Halvalla pois, uusi auto ostettu. Kouvola ---

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo S40 1.8 125 hv cost?

Volvo S40 1.8 125 hv is for sale at 875 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 12/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2006.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 298,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 10/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 37.3 % of Volvo S40 cars first registered in 2006 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,163 inspections, median mileage 240,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2006 Volvo in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 9,439 Volvo passenger cars first used in 2006 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 35 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (69.1 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Volvo S40 cars first registered in 2006, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 71.4 defects per 100 inspections, against 89.2 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 200 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

Where is Volvo S40 1.8 125 hv located?

The car is located in Kymenlaakso (Kouvola, Kymenlaakso).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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