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AP55 ECV

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,605 mi
Last recorded209,605 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 ECV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 209,605 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 197,296 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes slightly persihed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise : rear subframe front mounts surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 188,594 miles

advise : slight play in both front track control arm inner bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2022 188,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

advise : slight play in both front track control arm inner bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2021 181,430 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 181,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 168,296 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise : rear handbrake performance slightly low, may require adjustment/replacement

Fail 9 Jul 2019 168,296 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise : rear handbrake performance slightly low, may require adjustment/replacement

Pass 6 Jun 2018 155,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2017 148,477 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 10 May 2016 140,165 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 6 May 2015 130,508 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside eged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 119,854 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 May 2013 108,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 86,758 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cut

rear tyres have slight edgewear

Fail 12 May 2011 86,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre has small cut

rear tyres have slight edgewear

Pass 19 May 2010 76,763 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,296 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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AP55 ECV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP55 ECV, 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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AP55 ECV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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