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BN05 MXV

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,647 mi
Last recorded201,647 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 201,647 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 201,647 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 187,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 May 2018 174,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 174,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.D.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc corroded due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc corroded due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 166,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 124,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no.plate cracked

signs of offside front tyre rubbing

Fail 13 Feb 2010 85,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no.plate cracked

signs of offside front tyre rubbing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,963 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 50,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN05 MXV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN05 MXV, 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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BN05 MXV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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