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SM55 BUA

2005 Volvo S40 · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 114,284 miles on the clock, averaging 7,540 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 BUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,540

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,284 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year7,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 BUA 40k59k77k96k114k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,284 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage106,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,845 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage97,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,229 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage88,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage82,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage77,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,096 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage69,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
PASS
Mileage61,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage55,321 miles
Since last MOT+14,841 miles
PASS
Mileage40,480 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 BUA

What car is SM55 BUA?

SM55 BUA is an blue Volvo S40, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 BUA was 114,284 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 BUA passed its MOT?

SM55 BUA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2018.

Is SM55 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 BUA 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 SM55 BUA?

SM55 BUA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.