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BL05 LRJ

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,270 mi
Last recorded146,270 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 146,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 146,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 144,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 142,646 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 142,646 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight lens deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlight lens deteriorating

Rear Exhaust back box corroding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,973 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 135,973 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 133,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 128,649 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,133 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 123,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 119,396 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 119,396 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 100,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 100,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 May 2008 69,875 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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BL05 LRJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL05 LRJ, 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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BL05 LRJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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