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BL55 UYJ

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 143,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 124,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 124,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,369 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,950 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,950 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,297 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,626 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,269 miles

Nearside Front 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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BL55 UYJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL55 UYJ, 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 BL55 UYJ registered?

BL55 UYJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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