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BD05 ZVL

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,353 mi
Last recorded163,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 163,353 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

traction control and abs light illuminates and goes out but has a anti skid service required message on dash

Fail 12 Jun 2018 163,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image obvious incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 149,113 miles

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

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 149,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

Nearside Rear Lower sidelight bulb not working

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

Offside Rear Lower sidelight bulb not working

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

covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 118,191 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 118,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,210 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,590 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 72,597 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,597 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,792 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 34,888 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut to inner and outer side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,560 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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BD05 ZVL is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD05 ZVL, 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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BD05 ZVL is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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