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BN05 MZO

2005 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,454 mi
Last recorded109,454 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 109,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 104,384 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Low on engine oil

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

low on engine oil

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper is damaged

Headlamps are in poor condition

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

Ns mirror housing cover is loose

Fail 28 Nov 2022 94,011 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper is damaged

Headlamps are in poor condition

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

Ns mirror housing cover is loose

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,418 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 92,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,091 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 91,087 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side marker light not working

Offside Rear Side marker light not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,614 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Ns rear lower side light is not working

Ns rear tyre pressure low

Nsr fog lamp is not working

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,768 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes are perishing

Both front tyres have worn on extreme edges ,and sidewalls are perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2019 86,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front lower arm inner bushes are perishing

Both front tyres have worn on extreme edges ,and sidewalls are perishing

Os front spot light is not working

Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,884 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes have movement

Both front tyre side walls are perishing and worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,972 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded and detached

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,615 miles

Engine breather is split

Fail 11 Jan 2016 77,615 miles

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

Engine breather is split

Ns front coil spring position is poor

Ns front shock absorber appears out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,652 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes are worn and split

Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front lower arm inner bushes are worn and split

Os front tyre has worn to 1.6-2mm

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,831 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes have movement

Ns front tyre is wearing on inner edge [225/45/17]

Wipers are smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,975 miles

Rear exhaust casing has become corroded with small leak at seam

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,641 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,455 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 28,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 MZO is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 MZO, 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 BN05 MZO registered?

BN05 MZO is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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