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2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · CV55 OVH

CV55 OVH

2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 123,660 miles. MOT valid until 16/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO S40
Year / Origin
2005 · Swansea
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
123,660 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1596cc

CV55 OVH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
  • 123,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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CV55 OVH Mileage History

  1. 10/10/2023113,966 mi
  2. 22/10/2024118,139 mi+4,173 mi
  3. 10/10/2025121,348 mi+3,209 mi
  4. 10/10/2025121,348 mi
  5. 18/07/2026123,660 mi+2,312 mi

Average of roughly 3,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CV55 OVH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 08:10
MOT Analysis

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 (CV55 OVH) between October 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 July 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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