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BG55 MXM

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,861 mi
Last recorded57,861 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,640 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,640 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light is on indicating a fault

centre exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

airbag light is on indicating a fault

centre exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,083 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,471 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 35,471 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,105 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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BG55 MXM is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG55 MXM, 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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What year was BG55 MXM registered?

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

Is BG55 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 MXM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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