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AK05 YYM

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,980 mi
Last recorded151,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,980 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 151,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 146,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 146,994 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 142,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 137,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 133,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot has a slight split/ crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR tyres cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 133,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot has a slight split/ crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR tyres cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 127,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 127,398 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 121,031 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2018 121,031 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 17 May 2017 110,883 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Pass 18 May 2016 104,048 miles

N/S/R pads getting low

Tail box of exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 May 2015 99,225 miles

Deep cut O/S/F tyre side wall

One rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 May 2014 94,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,965 miles

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

air bag/SRS light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,965 miles

air bag/SRS light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,235 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 68,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,262 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front door trim insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2008 52,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front door trim insecure

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 YYM 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 68%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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