2005 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · RK05 WTZ
2005 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 129,152 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK05 WTZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 129,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RK05 WTZ Mileage History
- 02/09/2022116,674 mi
- 23/08/2023123,010 mi+6,336 mi
- 29/08/2024129,152 mi+6,142 mi
Average of roughly 6,269 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RK05 WTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (RK05 WTZ) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (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.
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