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LS05ZWE
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2435cc
General Information
- Registration LS05ZWE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,251 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,251 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,995 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake cable ends corroded
24 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake cable ends corroded
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,571 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp beam images deteriorated
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,908 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,908 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,766 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear tyres wearing out-of-shape/stepping on inside edge
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear brake binding
- Front number plate damaged
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate damaged
- Rear tyres wearing out-of-shape/stepping on inside edge
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear brake binding
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning right bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,148 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020 6 Jun 202629 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,791 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019 6 Jun 202623 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,682 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202631 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,416 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- engine oil low
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. mishaped (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,504 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,306 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,601 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,850 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 6 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,916 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
16 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,529 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202620 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,264 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2010 6 Jun 20268 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,155 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2009 6 Jun 20267 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,101 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,671 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
21 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,340 MI
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LS05ZWE was registered on 2005-06-29
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