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BU05 YBD

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,759 mi
Last recorded186,759 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 186,759 miles

Crack in offside windscreen not in swept area

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 186,759 miles

Crack in offside windscreen not in swept area

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 178,364 miles

Battery covered

Boot full

Engine cover fitted

Nearside headlight cracked and has moisture inside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Outer sills covered

Pass 23 Sep 2014 164,903 miles

Outer sills covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front 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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 154,870 miles

Boot full, umable to inspect fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Outer sills covered

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 144,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine top steady mount rubber split

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer sills covered

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 144,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine top steady mount rubber split

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)

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

Outer sills covered

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 132,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil level nearing minimum

Fail 30 Sep 2011 132,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil level nearing minimum

Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,636 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,566 miles

ADVISE CUTS ON N/S/R INNER SIDEWALL

ADVISE N/S/F WHEEL AND TYRE DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S/F WHEEL AND TYRE DAMAGED

Fail 24 Sep 2009 100,566 miles

ADVISE CUTS ON N/S/R INNER SIDEWALL

ADVISE N/S/F WHEEL AND TYRE DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S/F WHEEL AND TYRE DAMAGED

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,204 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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BU05 YBD is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU05 YBD, 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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BU05 YBD is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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