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BF55 XJW

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,622 mi
Last recorded121,622 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 116,274 miles

Central Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 116,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Central Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 110,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,725 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 102,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,867 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,819 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2013 81,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 81,678 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 71,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 59,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chip to windscreen

condition of front discs

Pass 24 May 2011 59,951 miles

chip to windscreen

condition of front discs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,905 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,401 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front and offside rear tyres have slight cuts in side wall

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 XJW is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XJW, 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 BF55 XJW registered?

BF55 XJW is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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