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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LS05 DHXMOT history

LS05 DHX is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LS05 DHX silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
116,827 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DHX was last recorded at 116,827 miles on 12 May 2026, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2025: 116,547 miles, lower than 117,943 miles on 23 May 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,547 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
280 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,827 miles
  • 2025 – 116,547 miles
  • 2024 – 117,943 miles
  • 2023 – 112,803 miles
  • 2022 – 110,937 miles
  • 2021 – 109,194 miles
  • 2020 – 107,983 miles
  • 2019 – 103,420 miles
  • 2018 – 98,437 miles
  • 2017 – 93,207 miles
  • 2016 – 87,284 miles
  • 2015 – 77,507 miles
  • 2014 – 74,163 miles
  • 2013 – 69,422 miles
  • 2012 – 62,446 miles
  • 2011 – 55,509 miles
  • 2010 – 51,108 miles
  • 2009 – 45,307 miles
  • 2008 – 36,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,827 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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,827 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    869112483046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,547 miles (-1,396)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,547 miles
    Test number
    289379501888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,943 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    301533387380
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail117,939 miles (+5,136)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,939 miles
    Test number
    187263184044
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,803 miles (+1,866)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    270527974623
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass110,937 miles (+1,743)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,937 miles
    Test number
    487506737782
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass109,194 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,194 miles
    Test number
    928444334449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    180555930251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,983 miles (+4,563)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    265493962099
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass103,420 miles (+4,983)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    554909267313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass98,437 miles (+5,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,437 miles
    Test number
    818648158553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass93,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,207 miles
    Test number
    598853952587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail93,207 miles (+5,923)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,207 miles
    Test number
    746376602265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass87,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,284 miles
    Test number
    539288534030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,284 miles (+9,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,284 miles
    Test number
    727971553415
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass77,507 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,507 miles
    Test number
    709199945153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,163 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    177248244193
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  18. Pass74,163 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    739028044159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,422 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    545979643167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,446 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    739601152127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    238423441151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,509 miles (+4,401)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    237653541480
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass51,108 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    213185120148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,307 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    124344639143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    632950258189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,679 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    443860658183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS05 DHX

Does LS05 DHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DHX is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DHX?
The MOT on LS05 DHX is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DHX done?
LS05 DHX was recorded at 116,827 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has LS05 DHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DHX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 DHX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 DHX find?
LS05 DHX passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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