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AX05 OUW

2005 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,773 mi
Last recorded162,773 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 162,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 155,057 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 150,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 150,803 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 146,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,217 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 138,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 119,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,270 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 6 Sep 2011 110,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Aug 2010 103,599 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 103,599 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,535 miles

low reading on smoke test

rear exhaust hangers rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

low reading on smoke test

rear exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,074 miles

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

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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AX05 OUW is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX05 OUW, 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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AX05 OUW is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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