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SW05AUF
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SW05AUF
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expired 29 Oct 2020
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 229,755 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 206,507 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,372 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018 10 Jun 202612 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 182,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,203 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- exhaust hanger broken front
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 159,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- exhaust hanger broken front
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,417 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,863 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,720 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,585 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,126 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 10 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,367 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
27 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,845 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,979 MI
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SW05AUF was registered on 2005-04-27
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