VOLVO S40 SW05HDU has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLVO S40 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,737 miles 10 months ago on Friday 1st August 2025 at 13:35.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 4th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

SW05HDU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202671,737 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED26TH JULY 20244TH AUGUST 202563,141 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 20234TH AUGUST 202455,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Sides Front To Rear Rigid Brake Pipes Reacting/corroding Under Coating
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Front And Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH JULY 202355,499 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Outline Marker Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Sides Front To Rear Rigid Brake Pipes Reacting/corroding Under Coating
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Front And Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20224TH AUGUST 202349,412 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED5TH AUGUST 202249,412 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH JULY 202113TH JULY 202240,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH JULY 202013TH JULY 202139,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Smearing
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Around Engine
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH JUNE 201928TH DECEMBER 202037,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Reverse Light Not Working
PASSED18TH JUNE 201828TH JUNE 201935,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH JUNE 201835,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JUNE 201728TH JUNE 201833,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn Inner Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED10TH JUNE 201733,198 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn Inner Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH JUNE 201628TH JUNE 201730,814 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 201528TH JUNE 201628,510 MI
FAILED11TH JUNE 201528,510 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Inner Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED9TH JUNE 201428TH JUNE 201526,197 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH JUNE 201328TH JUNE 201423,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 201321,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH JUNE 201128TH JUNE 201218,719 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 201028TH JUNE 201115,462 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 200928TH JUNE 201012,239 MI
FAILED6TH JUNE 200912,239 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED7TH JUNE 200828TH JUNE 20098,876 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SW05HDU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

SW05HDU MOT Comments

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SW05HDU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,737 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,587 miles

SW05HDU FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration SW05HDU was manufactured on Tuesday 28th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 71,737 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 3,587 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SW05HDU has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 29 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does SW05HDU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 SW05HDU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SW05HDU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 SW05HDU does have Tax. Read more

When does SW05HDU Tax expire?

The current Tax for SW05HDU will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SW05HDU MOT expire?

The current MOT for SW05HDU will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 4th August 2026. Read more

When did SW05HDU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SW05HDU was on Friday 1st August 2025 at 13:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SW05HDU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SW05HDU we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SW05HDU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for SW05HDU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SW05HDU?

SW05HDU is registered as a 2005 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has SW05HDU done?

The odometer reading for SW05HDU at the last MOT in August 2025 was 71,737 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,587 miles per year. Read more

How old is SW05HDU?

The vehicle SW05HDU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 28th June 2005. Read more

What colour is SW05HDU?

The official colour of SW05HDU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does SW05HDU have?

SW05HDU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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