2005 Volvo S40 2.5L Petrol · EX05 TYH
2005 Volvo S40 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 60,912 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX05 TYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 60,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX05 TYH 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 (EX05 TYH) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EX05 TYH Mileage History
- 01/07/202244,929 mi
- 30/06/202351,434 mi+6,505 mi
- 14/06/202456,554 mi+5,120 mi
- 22/06/202456,579 mi+25 mi
- 02/07/202560,912 mi+4,333 mi
Average of roughly 5,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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