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BG55 NVK

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,730 mi
Last recorded137,730 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 137,730 miles

handbrake long travel

slight blow from exhaust manifold

top engine mounting very deteriorated but no movement

Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 129,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,792 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,176 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,386 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,420 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

part of centre exhaust mounting broken

top engine mounting split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,490 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,646 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 NVK is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

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

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