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BG05 YOX

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,022 mi
Last recorded157,022 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 157,022 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 157,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 153,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 151,795 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 151,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 149,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 146,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 146,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 144,963 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres rubbing against arch liners

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 142,573 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 142,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not plugging in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,017 miles

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

Front and Rear tyres are slightly worn inner edges

Nearside Front Fog light blown

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 134,017 miles

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

Front and Rear tyres are slightly worn inner edges

Nearside Front Fog light blown

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,330 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 100,287 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 70,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,070 miles

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 18 Apr 2008 29,670 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 YOX is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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