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BG55 MXA

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,101 mi
Last recorded156,101 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 156,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 156,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 141,995 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 136,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 136,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 128,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise both head light slightly reduced out put

advise delayed operation on o\s parking brake overall performance passed

Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,574 miles

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

undershield fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,574 miles

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

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

undershield fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,654 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)

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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BG55 MXA is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG55 MXA, 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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BG55 MXA is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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