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BG05 YOH

2005 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,386 mi
Last recorded169,386 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 169,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 157,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 146,535 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 135,188 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS JUST STARTING TO SPLIT

STEERIN LOCK STOPS SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 9 May 2011 135,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS JUST STARTING TO SPLIT

STEERIN LOCK STOPS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 11 May 2010 123,158 miles

N/S/R Lens Cracked

O/S/R Lens Cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,197 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

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 YOH is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOH, 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 YOH is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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