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Volvo S40

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LS05 XWEMOT history

LS05 XWE is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

LS05 XWE silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
130,166 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XWE
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 expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XWE was last recorded at 130,166 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2018: 87,325 miles, lower than 87,368 miles on 17 Jan 2018.

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
128,735 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
6,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,166 miles
  • 2024 – 128,735 miles
  • 2023 – 128,120 miles
  • 2022 – 118,144 miles
  • 2021 – 105,810 miles
  • 2019 – 97,482 miles
  • 2018 – 87,325 miles
  • 2017 – 82,380 miles
  • 2016 – 77,513 miles
  • 2015 – 71,204 miles
  • 2014 – 65,177 miles
  • 2013 – 58,582 miles
  • 2012 – 49,038 miles
  • 2011 – 39,790 miles
  • 2010 – 31,827 miles
  • 2009 – 23,312 miles
  • 2008 – 15,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,166 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,166 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,166 miles
    Test number
    601073375480
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass128,735 miles (+615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,735 miles
    Test number
    934471928780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass128,120 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,120 miles
    Test number
    205921616062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,144 miles (+12,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,144 miles
    Test number
    331046983139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,810 miles (+8,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    239362288809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass97,482 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    611188991974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,283 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,283 miles
    Test number
    382980892139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,325 miles (-43)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    280748846021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,368 miles (+4,988)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,368 miles
    Test number
    941585743590
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges & cracking **on legal limit** 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres excessively cracking (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass82,380 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    693299633660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,513 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,513 miles
    Test number
    341968369092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,204 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    305089315040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    248035934428
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  14. Fail65,177 miles (+6,595)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    528075334193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass58,582 miles (+9,544)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    149007433131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,038 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    175515742106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,790 miles (+7,963)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    339743841196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    241390640449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,827 miles (+8,515)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    804410340172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  20. Pass23,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    431196649153
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail23,312 miles (+7,520)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    734376449119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass15,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,792 miles
    Test number
    280224848150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XWE

Does LS05 XWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XWE expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XWE?
The MOT on LS05 XWE expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XWE done?
LS05 XWE was recorded at 130,166 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 6,625 miles a year.
Has LS05 XWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XWE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LS05 XWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 XWE find?
LS05 XWE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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