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SW05AUM
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1588cc
General Information
- Registration SW05AUM
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1588cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,869 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,507 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,849 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear light corrosion on subframe.
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,352 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Light corrosion on rear crossmember
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,012 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,427 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight bind on both rear brakes
21 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,275 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 10 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,993 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 10 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,570 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,714 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,412 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 10 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,564 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,302 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,444 MI
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SW05AUM was registered on 2005-04-29
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