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SW05AVU
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SW05AVU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,951 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Underside of vehicle including steering, suspension and brake components corroded but not seriously weakened
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Anti skid service message illuminated
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,830 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall. 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Underside of vehicle slightly corroded including steering, suspension and brake components but not seriously weakened
- Anti skid service message illuminated but warning light operates correctly
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine steady (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti skid service message illuminated but warning light operates correctly
- Underside of vehicle slightly corroded including steering, suspension and brake components but not seriously weakened
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall. 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,939 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x8 (5.2.3 (e))
- service anti skid light message illuminated, but anti skid warning light operates correctly
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x8 (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-skid message on dash but warning light not illuminated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,570 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 10 Jun 202612 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,043 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,686 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,030 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,376 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,100 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
16 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,520 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015 10 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,318 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 10 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,033 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,239 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012 10 Jun 20262 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,416 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 10 Jun 202629 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,808 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 10 Jun 202630 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,018 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 10 Jun 202630 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,018 MI
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SW05AVU was registered on 2005-05-27
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