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GV05 XMS

2005 Volvo S40 · Petrol · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volvo S40 Petrol 1798cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 212,526 miles on the clock, averaging 10,376 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV05 XMS

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,376

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year10,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 XMS 61k99k137k175k213k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage212,526 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage210,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,186 miles
PASS
Mileage209,142 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage206,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage204,390 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,378 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage201,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage196,558 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,553 miles
Since last MOT+15,868 miles
PASS
Mileage180,685 miles
Since last MOT+16,754 miles
PASS
Mileage163,931 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,928 miles
Since last MOT+25,503 miles
PASS
Mileage138,425 miles
Since last MOT+350 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,075 miles
Since last MOT+20,900 miles
PASS
Mileage117,175 miles
Since last MOT+20,522 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,653 miles
Since last MOT+17,016 miles
PASS
Mileage79,637 miles
Since last MOT+18,865 miles
PASS
Mileage60,772 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 XMS

What car is GV05 XMS?

GV05 XMS is a grey Volvo S40, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 XMS?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 XMS was 212,526 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 XMS passed its MOT?

GV05 XMS has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 7 Mar 2023.

Is GV05 XMS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 XMS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV05 XMS?

GV05 XMS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.