2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · DE05 AHV
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/04/2005. Recorded mileage 147,417 miles. MOT valid until 06/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1560cc
DE05 AHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 147,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DE05 AHV Mileage History
- 08/08/2024130,799 mi
- 05/08/2025137,909 mi+7,110 mi
- 05/08/2025137,910 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2026147,417 mi+9,507 mi
- 24/07/2026147,417 mi
Average of roughly 8,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DE05 AHV 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 2005 Volvo S40 (DE05 AHV) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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 (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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