2005 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · DN05 KVG
2005 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 119,205 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN05 KVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 119,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN05 KVG 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 (DN05 KVG) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DN05 KVG Mileage History
- 25/01/2023108,570 mi
- 20/05/2024111,823 mi+3,253 mi
- 20/05/2024111,823 mi
- 05/11/2025119,205 mi+7,382 mi
- 06/11/2025119,205 mi
Average of roughly 3,823 miles per year across 5 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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