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BG55 ZPF

2005 Volvo S60

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 166,104 miles

front n/plate damaged

n/s front screen slight damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2018 166,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front n/plate damaged

n/s front screen slight damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 160,538 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 155,277 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 151,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

front headlamp beam images poor

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2014 146,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,630 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 141,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 141,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount broken

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 30 Oct 2012 135,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre flat

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre flat

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 129,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,505 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 89,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 ZPF is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

BG55 ZPF is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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