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CW55 CSO

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,066 mi
Last recorded203,066 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 203,066 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 203,066 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 188,151 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 188,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 177,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 173,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre starting to wear on edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 173,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2022 159,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,533 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 136,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall heavily split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall heavily split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,647 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 116,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,437 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Position lamp has 1 x bulb inop

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front End marker lamp inop

Fail 27 Jan 2018 104,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bosch 22 (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bosch 24 (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system has corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Position lamp has 1 x bulb inop

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front End marker lamp inop

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,204 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,212 miles

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

engine undershield fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,212 miles

engine undershield fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,405 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,170 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,607 miles

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

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

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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CW55 CSO is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 CW55 CSO, 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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CW55 CSO is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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