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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB05 HMOMOT history

LB05 HMO is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 158,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,060 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HMO was last recorded at 158,060 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,060 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,060 miles
  • 2024 – 156,223 miles
  • 2023 – 151,264 miles
  • 2022 – 142,148 miles
  • 2021 – 135,714 miles
  • 2020 – 131,529 miles
  • 2019 – 119,371 miles
  • 2018 – 107,703 miles
  • 2017 – 95,945 miles
  • 2016 – 83,621 miles
  • 2015 – 71,428 miles
  • 2014 – 59,344 miles
  • 2013 – 47,533 miles
  • 2012 – 37,048 miles
  • 2011 – 24,995 miles
  • 2010 – 13,043 miles
  • 2009 – 8,399 miles
  • 2008 – 5,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,060 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    381252787441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,060 miles (+1,837)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    186634464132
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,223 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,223 miles
    Test number
    236450439976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,215 miles (+4,951)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,215 miles
    Test number
    794632100538
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass151,264 miles (+9,116)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,264 miles
    Test number
    591930644803
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass142,148 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,148 miles
    Test number
    968679024160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail142,145 miles (+6,431)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,145 miles
    Test number
    219719948907
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass135,714 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,714 miles
    Test number
    761852872583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,713 miles (+4,184)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,713 miles
    Test number
    471347436308
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass131,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,529 miles
    Test number
    820566204540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets and bolts corroded

  11. Fail131,529 miles (+12,158)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,529 miles
    Test number
    686870770692
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets and bolts corroded

  12. Pass119,371 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,371 miles
    Test number
    573720536367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail119,367 miles (+11,664)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,367 miles
    Test number
    288748311486
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass107,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,703 miles
    Test number
    342042330582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail107,703 miles (+11,758)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,703 miles
    Test number
    315486252442
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass95,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    905650375394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail95,943 miles (+12,322)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,943 miles
    Test number
    981184132827
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass83,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    974773730896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,621 miles (+12,193)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    199584371090
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  20. Pass71,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    255697775461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,428 miles (+12,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    528497775158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail59,344 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    405782884183
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTyres starting to wear unevenly

  23. Pass59,344 miles (+11,811)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    796622584157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTyres starting to wear unevenly

  24. Pass47,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    555835973141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail47,533 miles (+10,485)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    329282073181
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNote! nearside front tyre has bulge in side-wall where bead rim is damaged (tyre may be damaged)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass37,048 miles (+12,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,048 miles
    Test number
    966421482174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass24,995 miles (+11,952)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,995 miles
    Test number
    136718571151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,043 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,043 miles
    Test number
    133939670139
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass13,043 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,043 miles
    Test number
    381229470114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass8,399 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,399 miles
    Test number
    563081589151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass5,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,281 miles
    Test number
    271633568438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail5,281 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,281 miles
    Test number
    962703868146
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 HMO

Does LB05 HMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HMO is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HMO?
The MOT on LB05 HMO is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HMO done?
LB05 HMO was recorded at 158,060 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,768 miles a year.
Has LB05 HMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HMO has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 HMO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 HMO find?
LB05 HMO passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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