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AV05 FMJ

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

222,399 mi
Last recorded222,399 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 222,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 218,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 214,532 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 206,164 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 181,399 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 181,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 26 May 2011 130,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 130,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 119,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,392 miles

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

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

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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AV05 FMJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold 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 AV05 FMJ, 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 AV05 FMJ registered?

AV05 FMJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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