2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · AV55 OYE
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 85,667 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OYE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 85,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (AV55 OYE) between September 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
AV55 OYE Mileage History
- 24/09/200813,928 mi
- 16/09/200916,684 mi+2,756 mi
- 16/09/201019,923 mi+3,239 mi
- 19/09/201122,404 mi+2,481 mi
- 25/09/201225,576 mi+3,172 mi
- 17/09/201327,909 mi+2,333 mi
- 17/09/201429,495 mi+1,586 mi
- 16/09/201530,385 mi+890 mi
- 28/09/201631,104 mi+719 mi
- 20/09/201742,154 mi+11,050 mi
- 18/09/201847,182 mi+5,028 mi
- 18/02/201947,672 mi+490 mi
- 17/02/202058,624 mi+10,952 mi
- 17/02/202058,624 mi
- 14/04/202162,556 mi+3,932 mi
- 17/03/202270,746 mi+8,190 mi
- 18/03/202270,755 mi+9 mi
- 13/03/202375,754 mi+4,999 mi
- 13/03/202375,754 mi
- 12/03/202479,857 mi+4,103 mi
- 13/03/202584,112 mi+4,255 mi
- 10/12/202585,666 mi+1,554 mi
- 11/12/202585,667 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,168 miles per year across 23 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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