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BG05 MZF

2005 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,071 mi
Last recorded166,071 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 166,071 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 166,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 150,766 miles

fuel cap locking device broken

Fail 21 Nov 2016 150,729 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel cap locking device broken

Pass 23 Nov 2015 135,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror back missing

Fail 20 Nov 2015 135,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror back missing

Pass 22 Nov 2014 123,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,850 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,847 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,415 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s mirror damaged.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,978 miles

N/S/F fog inop

air bag light on

o/s mirror repaired with tape

Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

N/S/F fog inop

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,176 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,835 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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BG05 MZF is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG05 MZF, 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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BG05 MZF is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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