2005 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · AV55 OYC
2005 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 132,424 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OYC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 132,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (AV55 OYC) between October 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AV55 OYC Mileage History
- 04/10/200828,734 mi
- 09/10/200934,295 mi+5,561 mi
- 23/06/201145,019 mi+10,724 mi
- 23/06/201145,019 mi
- 20/06/201251,088 mi+6,069 mi
- 17/06/201357,394 mi+6,306 mi
- 07/05/201462,379 mi+4,985 mi
- 28/04/201572,855 mi+10,476 mi
- 06/05/201682,843 mi+9,988 mi
- 28/04/201792,678 mi+9,835 mi
- 02/05/201792,726 mi+48 mi
- 01/05/2018102,510 mi+9,784 mi
- 24/04/2019112,071 mi+9,561 mi
- 06/05/2020120,627 mi+8,556 mi
- 06/05/2020120,628 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/2021121,218 mi+590 mi
- 07/05/2021121,220 mi+2 mi
- 04/05/2022123,355 mi+2,135 mi
- 26/05/2023125,291 mi+1,936 mi
- 08/05/2024127,634 mi+2,343 mi
- 08/05/2025130,535 mi+2,901 mi
- 27/04/2026132,424 mi+1,889 mi
Average of roughly 5,904 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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