2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · EA05 EVY
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 124,547 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA05 EVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 124,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA05 EVY 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 (EA05 EVY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
EA05 EVY Mileage History
- 18/10/2023108,654 mi
- 22/10/2024116,894 mi+8,240 mi
- 22/10/2024116,901 mi+7 mi
- 21/10/2025124,547 mi+7,646 mi
- 21/10/2025124,547 mi
Average of roughly 7,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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