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SW05AVO
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration SW05AVO
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 06 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 122,083 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective at subframe (6.1.2 (a))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 122,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective at subframe (6.1.2 (a))
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,741 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2026 10 Jun 202625 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,456 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,303 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,197 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
26 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,064 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
7 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,821 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump and rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump and rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,271 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaks
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaks
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,258 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- 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)
13 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,866 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 10 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake would benefit from adjustment
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,018 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,627 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,795 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 10 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,216 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
16 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,416 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,999 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,698 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 10 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,446 MI
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SW05AVO was registered on 2005-05-27
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