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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,435 cc

LS05 ZVWMOT history

LS05 ZVW is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.

LS05 ZVW grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
121,110 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 ZVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 ZVW was last recorded at 121,110 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 6,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2019: 14,053 miles, lower than 99,780 miles on 16 May 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
114,375 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6,735 miles
Average per year
5,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,110 miles
  • 2023 – 114,375 miles
  • 2022 – 110,865 miles
  • 2021 – 109,431 miles
  • 2020 – 108,461 miles
  • 2019 – 14,053 miles
  • 2018 – 99,780 miles
  • 2017 – 97,179 miles
  • 2016 – 91,996 miles
  • 2015 – 87,849 miles
  • 2013 – 84,514 miles
  • 2012 – 78,750 miles
  • 2011 – 71,592 miles
  • 2010 – 62,595 miles
  • 2009 – 53,724 miles
  • 2008 – 44,518 miles
  • 2006 – 36,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,110 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil on the minimum.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,110 miles (+6,735)1 dangerous3 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,110 miles
    Test number
    767065349362
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on the minimum.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,375 miles
    Test number
    564185681826
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail114,375 miles (+3,510)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,375 miles
    Test number
    833803345070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,865 miles (+1,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    411880895648
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE PERISHING
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE!
    • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE PADS APPROX 70% WORN

  5. Pass109,431 miles (+970)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    861116167256
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both sides] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass108,461 miles (+94,408)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    243926314446
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass14,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    14,053 miles
    Test number
    821578448481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail14,053 miles (-85,727)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,053 miles
    Test number
    621273553130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,780 miles
    Test number
    544430783765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail99,780 miles (+2,601)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,780 miles
    Test number
    862708031450
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass97,179 miles (+5,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    258513571944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass91,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    392319842696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,996 miles (+4,147)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    665292006862
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass87,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    409905235155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,849 miles (+3,335)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    429675435139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass84,514 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    926876473165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,750 miles (+7,158)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,750 miles
    Test number
    896950172188
    • NoteBit of play in steering rack
    • NoteBit of undercutting to front brake discs
    • NoteExhaust system rusting
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread 1.8mm on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread 1.8mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread 2mm on edges

  18. Pass71,592 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    858434461146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,595 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    874896860130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteKerbing wear to nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  20. Fail62,595 miles (+8,871)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    503796860172
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteKerbing wear to nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass53,724 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,724 miles
    Test number
    622964379158
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm

  22. Fail53,722 miles (+9,204)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    162664879146
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm

  23. Pass44,518 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    922835178133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,126 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    853455346328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    843679476192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 ZVW

Does LS05 ZVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 ZVW expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 ZVW?
The MOT on LS05 ZVW expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 ZVW done?
LS05 ZVW was recorded at 121,110 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
Has LS05 ZVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 ZVW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 ZVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 ZVW find?
LS05 ZVW failed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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