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AV55 GUJ

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

234,946 mi
Last recorded234,946 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 GUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 234,946 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 234,946 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 217,217 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 198,970 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 198,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 192,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 190,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet stay doesn't work

both headlights are hazy

Fail 2 Sep 2021 190,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet stay doesn't work

both headlights are hazy

Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,077 miles

Aux drive belt riding off tensioner pulley - recommend attention.

Bonnet stays failed.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 184,077 miles

Aux drive belt riding off tensioner pulley - recommend attention.

Bonnet stays failed.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp beam image poor.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 172,176 miles

Bonnet stays failed - bonnet will not stay up.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Slight rear brake fluctuation.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 172,176 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Bonnet stays failed - bonnet will not stay up.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Slight rear brake fluctuation.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 156,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 147,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 147,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 135,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 121,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,846 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,518 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,873 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,923 miles

Advise rear brake discs are rusty.

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 GUJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GUJ, 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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AV55 GUJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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