2005 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · BD05 AVK
2005 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/05/2005. Recorded mileage 168,290 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
BD05 AVK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 168,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD05 AVK Mileage History
- 15/05/200814,375 mi
- 15/05/200814,375 mi
- 30/04/200918,033 mi+3,658 mi
- 17/05/201030,150 mi+12,117 mi
- 19/05/201139,290 mi+9,140 mi
- 20/05/201139,290 mi
- 03/06/201139,363 mi+73 mi
- 24/05/201252,274 mi+12,911 mi
- 25/05/201252,274 mi
- 14/05/201362,855 mi+10,581 mi
- 12/05/201478,471 mi+15,616 mi
- 20/05/201478,656 mi+185 mi
- 05/05/201596,507 mi+17,851 mi
- 21/05/2016115,263 mi+18,756 mi
- 20/05/2017125,891 mi+10,628 mi
- 23/05/2017126,038 mi+147 mi
- 21/05/2018135,663 mi+9,625 mi
- 31/05/2018135,728 mi+65 mi
- 23/04/2019142,454 mi+6,726 mi
- 25/04/2019142,456 mi+2 mi
- 15/06/2020149,192 mi+6,736 mi
- 18/06/2020149,193 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/2021155,029 mi+5,836 mi
- 02/06/2021155,030 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/2022154,216 mi-814 mi
- 21/06/2023162,934 mi+8,718 mi
- 22/11/2023162,969 mi+35 mi
- 11/12/2024168,286 mi+5,317 mi
- 17/12/2024168,290 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,277 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BD05 AVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (BD05 AVK) between May 2008 and December 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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