2005 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · YY05 BBO
2005 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 97,317 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY05 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 97,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 BBO 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 (YY05 BBO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
YY05 BBO Mileage History
- 30/10/202377,819 mi
- 02/10/202485,794 mi+7,975 mi
- 07/10/202485,805 mi+11 mi
- 24/10/202597,317 mi+11,512 mi
- 24/10/202597,317 mi
Average of roughly 9,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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