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SW05HFE
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HFE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
13 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,754 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,933 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,514 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024 13 Jun 202629 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,404 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
- offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
7 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,255 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,053 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202629 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,979 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019 13 Jun 202630 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,037 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight sweat from steering rack (2.3.3b)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,594 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished
- dampness on bottom of power steering rack
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- dampness on bottom of power steering rack
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,178 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016 13 Jun 202626 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,600 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,600 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,442 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,232 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013 13 Jun 202618 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,246 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,007 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,427 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010 13 Jun 20265 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,881 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SW05HFE was registered on 2005-06-28
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