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AJ55 VTK

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,866 mi
Last recorded127,866 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 127,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,599 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 122,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 101,953 miles

nearside rear rake binding

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre valve split close to excess

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,910 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 98,160 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,664 miles

Nearside front indicator dis-coloured

Nearside front wiper split -close to excess-

Fail 23 Nov 2015 95,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front indicator dis-coloured

Nearside front wiper split -close to excess-

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,642 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,875 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,875 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust hanger corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,043 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

head lamp aim ok,but hight adjuster set to 3.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,665 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 31,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AJ55 VTK is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ55 VTK, 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 AJ55 VTK registered?

AJ55 VTK is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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