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AV55 FDF

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,864 mi
Last recorded108,864 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,461 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 104,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,376 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 103,365 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Main beam bulb insecure

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,569 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,770 miles

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

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)

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

head lights misting

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,324 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 51,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,797 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,136 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 31,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AV55 FDF is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV55 FDF, 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 AV55 FDF registered?

AV55 FDF is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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