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BT05 TCJ

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,597 mi
Last recorded112,597 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,597 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 112,597 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 112,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,611 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,019 miles

Front both front lock stop bolt on pads worn low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread areas (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inner edge (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread areas (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge- borderline pass-(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread areas (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inner edge (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in tread areas (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge- borderline pass-(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,912 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 67,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,779 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)

smoke emmisione high from exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,972 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,932 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,932 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BT05 TCJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT05 TCJ, 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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BT05 TCJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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