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BN55 VVP

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 127,369 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 127,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,660 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 122,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,389 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 117,389 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 107,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,612 miles

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

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

centre exhaust system has one side of its surpport bracket broken, but is still supported by the other side .we sudgest a repair at some time to prevent extra strain on opposite side .

n s and o s front tyres have various cuts on outer side walls to both tyres ,but not down to canvas .we can only sudgest new tyres .

Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,269 miles

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

inner edge of offside front tyre wearing low 1.6mm

Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

inner edge of offside front tyre wearing low 1.6mm

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,205 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,081 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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BN55 VVP 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 68.2%.

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 BN55 VVP, 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 BN55 VVP registered?

BN55 VVP is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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