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AK55 VNW

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,131 mi
Last recorded206,131 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 206,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

passanger side mirror missing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 193,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 174,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2015 174,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 162,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 152,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 152,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 134,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 109,482 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust hanger broken

n/s/r foglamp in op

o/s/f marker light out

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to all brake discs

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,611 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)

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AK55 VNW is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK55 VNW, 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 AK55 VNW registered?

AK55 VNW is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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