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2005 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration SW05APX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expired 16 Dec 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,123 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,927 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020 10 Jun 202612 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,296 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019 10 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,026 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,716 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017 10 Jun 20267 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,642 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,642 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,177 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
7 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
9 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,243 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014 10 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,165 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,613 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 10 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,943 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 10 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,926 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,854 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 10 Jun 20267 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,088 MI
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SW05APX was registered on 2005-04-27
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