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BU05 YBP

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,114 mi
Last recorded152,114 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 152,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,907 miles

Both headlamp bulbs are very slightly different colours

Engine management light was on at start of test but went off before end of mot

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

Hand brake effort only just met requirements to pass

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

Slight knocking noise from nearside rear - suspect shocker

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 125,432 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 125,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Osf shocker slightly leaking oil

Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Osf shocker slightly leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,618 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 YBP is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU05 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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