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2005 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration ST55SDX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 30 Dec 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,835 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,572 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
2 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,488 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2019 17 Jun 202613 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 150,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,353 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise
- child seat fitted
- exhaust outer skin corroded
29 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise
- both front tyres worn on the inside and outside
- exhaust outer skin corroded
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,556 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs are scored
- Offside Front tyre has a nail
- child seat fitted in rear
- slight corrosion on rear brake discs on inner disc faces
- rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,951 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear section of exhaust in poor condition
- child seat fitted in rear
10 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,619 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
10 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,983 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014 17 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,332 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
6 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,332 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,648 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012 17 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,785 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 17 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,495 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2010 17 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,118 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ST55SDX was registered on 2005-12-30
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