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BU05 WXG

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,410 mi
Last recorded129,410 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 WXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,410 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 129,408 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 114,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bracket broken off exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2014 110,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,316 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,295 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BU05 WXG is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU05 WXG, 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 BU05 WXG registered?

BU05 WXG is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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