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2005 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · GY55 XYE

GY55 XYE

2005 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2005. Recorded mileage 131,884 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027.

Make & Model
VOLVO S40
Year / Origin
2005 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,884 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1997cc

GY55 XYE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
  • 131,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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GY55 XYE Mileage History

  1. 09/01/2024117,614 mi
  2. 03/01/2025119,394 mi+1,780 mi
  3. 03/01/2025119,394 mi
  4. 26/01/2026131,881 mi+12,487 mi
  5. 27/01/2026131,884 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 6,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GY55 XYE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 18:53
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 (GY55 XYE) between January 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 January 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.

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