2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · SW05 HDU
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 81,706 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SW05 HDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 81,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SW05 HDU Mileage History
- 11/07/202355,499 mi
- 11/07/202355,499 mi
- 26/07/202463,141 mi+7,642 mi
- 01/08/202571,737 mi+8,596 mi
- 04/08/202681,706 mi+9,969 mi
Average of roughly 8,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 HDU 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 (SW05 HDU) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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