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Volvo S40

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 HNKMOT history

LB05 HNK is a red diesel Volvo S40 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
209,194 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HNK was last recorded at 209,194 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,378 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,816 miles
Average per year
10,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,194 miles
  • 2025 – 207,378 miles
  • 2024 – 203,869 miles
  • 2023 – 199,717 miles
  • 2022 – 192,930 miles
  • 2021 – 182,779 miles
  • 2020 – 179,780 miles
  • 2019 – 166,746 miles
  • 2018 – 151,668 miles
  • 2017 – 139,633 miles
  • 2016 – 128,120 miles
  • 2015 – 116,859 miles
  • 2014 – 102,746 miles
  • 2013 – 89,895 miles
  • 2012 – 75,132 miles
  • 2011 – 63,925 miles
  • 2010 – 55,098 miles
  • 2009 – 49,593 miles
  • 2008 – 32,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear tyres wearing down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake low in effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,194 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    209,194 miles
    Test number
    846174626635
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail209,190 miles (+1,812)1 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,190 miles
    Test number
    397314307283
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass207,378 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    207,378 miles
    Test number
    168724259949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V. Gaitor slight leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail207,375 miles (+3,506)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,375 miles
    Test number
    981124297133
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V. Gaitor slight leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass203,869 miles (+4,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    203,869 miles
    Test number
    555842971567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass199,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    199,717 miles
    Test number
    860773680492
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly stained (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail199,717 miles (+6,787)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,717 miles
    Test number
    312979299362
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly stained (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass192,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    192,930 miles
    Test number
    963925907044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail192,930 miles (+10,151)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,930 miles
    Test number
    102967630497
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass182,779 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    182,779 miles
    Test number
    529945109796
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing down

  11. Fail182,765 miles (+2,985)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,765 miles
    Test number
    346929640089
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing down

  12. Pass179,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    179,780 miles
    Test number
    378449525371
    • AdvisoryParking brake low in effort
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on edges

  13. Fail179,780 miles (+13,034)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,780 miles
    Test number
    586104077231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low in effort
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass166,746 miles (+15,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    166,746 miles
    Test number
    823515946058
    • AdvisoryParking brake low in effort
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  15. Pass151,668 miles (+12,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,668 miles
    Test number
    810956244230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,633 miles (+11,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,633 miles
    Test number
    737633657722
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in centre windscreen

  17. Pass128,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,120 miles
    Test number
    763513383980
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  18. Fail128,120 miles (+11,261)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,120 miles
    Test number
    523239195070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  19. Pass116,859 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    559553185079
    • NoteAll headlight adjusters faulty
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

  20. Fail116,859 miles (+14,113)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    709813885050
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteAll headlight adjusters faulty
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

  21. Pass102,746 miles (+12,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    966483784083
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass89,895 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,895 miles
    Test number
    146744093026
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  23. Fail89,895 miles (+14,763)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,895 miles
    Test number
    146894093099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  24. Pass75,132 miles (+11,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    147727462433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass63,925 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,925 miles
    Test number
    855512641014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    994265970089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,098 miles (+5,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    583528160064
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass49,593 miles (+17,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,593 miles
    Test number
    504244879225
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass32,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,549 miles
    Test number
    404142328273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HNK

Does LB05 HNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HNK is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HNK?
The MOT on LB05 HNK is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HNK done?
LB05 HNK was recorded at 209,194 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,014 miles a year.
Has LB05 HNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HNK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 HNK 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 HNK find?
LB05 HNK passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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