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AK55 VOB

2005 Volvo S60

Purple Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,042 mi
Last recorded104,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,017 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,260 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,540 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,830 miles

n/s front tyre side wall has damage but not down to cord,s

Fail 24 Sep 2009 30,758 miles

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

n/s front tyre side wall has damage but not down to cord,s

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,642 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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AK55 VOB is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Purple with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

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

Is AK55 VOB safe to buy?

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