2005 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · OV05 MXB
2005 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 112,228 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV05 MXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2026
- 112,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV05 MXB 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 (OV05 MXB) between February 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OV05 MXB Mileage History
- 19/02/202286,534 mi
- 11/02/202392,929 mi+6,395 mi
- 09/02/202498,413 mi+5,484 mi
- 22/08/2025107,184 mi+8,771 mi
- 10/08/2026112,228 mi+5,044 mi
Average of roughly 5,746 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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