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BG05 UWU

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,264 mi
Last recorded201,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 201,264 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 196,163 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section / rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH wishbone arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 190,767 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 190,764 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 181,677 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fading (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 181,677 miles

Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle BOTH front tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Coil spring corroded ALL four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fading (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DULL (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 172,389 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure bumper/ undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front strut top mount bearings dry/ jumping. (Weight off)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

evidence of wheels contacting splash shields. No contact on lock to lock check

Fail 23 May 2018 172,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure bumper/ undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front strut top mount bearings dry/ jumping. (Weight off)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

evidence of wheels contacting splash shields. No contact on lock to lock check

Pass 31 May 2017 162,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 162,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 154,585 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 154,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 146,947 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 146,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 138,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 127,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 127,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,796 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 117,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 106,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,022 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 93,022 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,271 miles

Cut in N/S rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,747 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 UWU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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