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AK05 OXH

2005 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,862 mi
Last recorded270,862 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 270,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 349,231 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 217,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 201,358 miles

Offside Rear hand brake will meed looking at next service

Rear both rear tyres bare at 2.mm

Pass 12 Mar 2021 187,605 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 187,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 178,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 166,447 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 166,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 12 Mar 2018 152,812 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pump noisey in action

Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,472 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,352 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,065 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 120,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 107,602 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 107,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 96,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 96,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,489 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,836 miles

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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AK05 OXH is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK05 OXH, 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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AK05 OXH is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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