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BF55 VRG

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,001 mi
Last recorded212,001 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VRG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 212,001 miles

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 16 Sep 2013 187,376 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 187,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 165,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 144,096 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 144,096 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,904 miles

rear disc pads 66% worn

Fail 1 Sep 2008 78,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear disc pads 66% worn

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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BF55 VRG is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF55 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 VRG registered?

BF55 VRG is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 VRG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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