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AK05 OXJ

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

nearside front suspension rubber bush deteriating

offside front suspension rubber bush deteriating

steering appears to only just touch lock stops on full lock may be ajustment is needed so they definately toutch

warning light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 8 Nov 2012 120,018 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

handbrake has a long travel

nearside front suspension rubber bush deteriating

offside front suspension rubber bush deteriating

steering appears to only just touch lock stops on full lock may be ajustment is needed so they definately toutch

warning light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,690 miles

high pitched noise from engine during fast idle

nearside front suspension arm,front bush splitting

offside front marker light not working

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 98,688 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

high pitched noise from engine during fast idle

nearside front suspension arm,front bush splitting

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

nearside rear tryre worn on outer edge

offside front marker light not working

offside rear top position light not working

splits in nearside rear tyre sidewalls

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,815 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,813 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,201 miles

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

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

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

tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,329 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 OXJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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