The 2006 Volvo S40 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 74 kW (101 hp).

The asking price is 2,800 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,700 €. The estimate is based on 189 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 6 days.

The odometer reads 273,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 19/10/2026. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 217 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 240,590 km.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 680 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Tampere.

Basic information

Registration number
EXS-980
Mileage
273,000 km
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Engine
1.6 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
217 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YV1MS204262169327
maksimi.fi ID
170307
Nettiauto ID
15919540

Technical details

Power
74 kW / 101 hp
Fuel consumption
7.5 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
171 g/km (NEDC)
Kerb weight
1,324 kg
Gross weight
1,800 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,470 × 1,770 × 1,430 mm
Last inspection
10/2025
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0076*08

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 2,800 €

At market price

Market price estimate 2,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 189 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo S40, 2006) 3,070 €
  • Sold by a private seller −370 €
  • Market price estimate 2,700 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

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 19/10/2026

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 due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval. 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, Tampere, Pirkanmaa 1 day for sale
12/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myydään Volvo S40 1.6 bensiini Ei vikakoodeja Ajettu: 272 700 km Auto on ollut jatkuvasti ajossa ja toimii hyvin. Katsastus voimassa 19.10.2026 asti. Autovero on vain noin 200 € vuodessa.
  • Istuimien
  • Takalasin lämmitys
  • Ilmastointi

Huollot ja vaihdetut osat:

  • Moottoriöljy vaihdettu
  • Öljynsuodatin vaihdettu
  • Ilmansuodatin vaihdettu
  • Pakoputki / äänenvaimennin vaihdettu
  • Etuosan alatukivarsien takaosan hiljaiset lohkot - molemmilla puolilla.
Teknisesti auto on hyvässä kunnossa.

Huomioitavaa:

Mukaan tulee hyväkuntoiset talvirenkaat. Siisti ja luotettava auto päivittäiseen

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo S40 cost?

Volvo S40 is for sale at 2,800 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 2,700 €).

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 273,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the next inspection is due 19/10/2026. 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 199 € 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.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Where is Volvo S40 located?

The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, Pirkanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.