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AO55 FBU

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 93,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount behind rear bumper fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,631 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting on silencer behind bumper broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Foglight not working

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,993 miles

Offside Front Foglight not working (bulb holder housing damaged)

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 below 10psi - reinflated after test (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,993 miles

Offside Front Foglight not working (bulb holder housing damaged)

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 below 10psi - reinflated after test (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,116 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,731 miles

Rear tyre treads cracked advise replacement

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,214 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 40,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,433 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 3 Oct 2008 26,389 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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AO55 FBU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO55 FBU, 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 AO55 FBU registered?

AO55 FBU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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