2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · AV55 OXT
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 118,309 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 118,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OXT 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 (AV55 OXT) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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 (26 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AV55 OXT Mileage History
- 06/12/2023114,559 mi
- 06/12/2023114,561 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/2024118,199 mi+3,638 mi
- 26/11/2024118,202 mi+3 mi
- 01/05/2026118,309 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 1,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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