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BP05 BGO

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,642 mi
Last recorded118,642 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 118,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,778 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,987 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,185 miles

front brake pads low 80% worn approx

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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BP05 BGO is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BP05 BGO, 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 BP05 BGO registered?

BP05 BGO is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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