2005 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · BN05 MXE
2005 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 87,607 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN05 MXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 87,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN05 MXE 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 (BN05 MXE) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
BN05 MXE Mileage History
- 06/12/202281,095 mi
- 05/12/202383,421 mi+2,326 mi
- 05/12/202383,421 mi
- 09/12/202485,954 mi+2,533 mi
- 12/12/202587,607 mi+1,653 mi
Average of roughly 2,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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