2005 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · OV55 XGW
2005 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 167,950 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV55 XGW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2020
- 167,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV55 XGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (OV55 XGW) between December 2008 and February 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
OV55 XGW Mileage History
- 04/12/200898,900 mi
- 17/02/2010101,400 mi+2,500 mi
- 08/02/2011109,774 mi+8,374 mi
- 21/01/2012114,461 mi+4,687 mi
- 02/02/2013118,198 mi+3,737 mi
- 30/01/2014122,603 mi+4,405 mi
- 03/02/2014122,603 mi
- 20/01/2015128,886 mi+6,283 mi
- 16/02/2016134,011 mi+5,125 mi
- 17/02/2016134,017 mi+6 mi
- 17/02/2017187,350 mi+53,333 mi
- 20/02/2017139,647 mi-47,703 mi
- 16/02/2018151,897 mi+12,250 mi
- 05/02/2019159,869 mi+7,972 mi
- 17/02/2020167,950 mi+8,081 mi
Average of roughly 6,164 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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