2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YM05 EUF
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 136,523 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM05 EUF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/05/2015
- 136,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM05 EUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (YM05 EUF) between August 2008 and May 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
YM05 EUF Mileage History
- 22/08/200899,857 mi
- 30/03/2010109,604 mi+9,747 mi
- 30/03/2010109,627 mi+23 mi
- 29/03/2011114,379 mi+4,752 mi
- 17/04/2012118,638 mi+4,259 mi
- 07/06/2013121,293 mi+2,655 mi
- 12/06/2013121,293 mi
- 06/06/2014129,832 mi+8,539 mi
- 09/06/2014129,832 mi
- 27/05/2015136,523 mi+6,691 mi
- 27/05/2015136,523 mi
Average of roughly 5,425 miles per year across 11 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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