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BG55 NVV

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,227 mi
Last recorded56,227 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,227 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 50,287 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 41,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,334 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 33,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,421 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 22,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,450 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,387 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,113 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 13,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NVV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

BG55 NVV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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