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AE05 XTT

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,274 mi
Last recorded145,274 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XTT
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 145,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 140,898 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,397 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 134,397 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,771 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall

Offside Front wheel - side play detected

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 104,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise spare tyre very low on pressure

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear pads not wearing evenly

rear tyre wear

slight play in n/s steering rack

some movement in wishbone bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear pads not wearing evenly

rear tyre wear

slight play in n/s steering rack

some movement in wishbone bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,405 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,480 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

aircon working when tested

handbrake lever high

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,843 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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AE05 XTT is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 94,829 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 XTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 XTT registered?

AE05 XTT is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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