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CX05 VGT

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,027 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,040 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 27 Aug 2024 127,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,519 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,869 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,869 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,877 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 100,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 89,067 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2018 89,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine oil level showing minimum

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2016 46,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,947 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,979 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)

rear exhaust mount rusty and thin

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,314 miles

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

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)

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,414 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,130 miles

Nearside Front 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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CX05 VGT is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX05 VGT, 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 CX05 VGT registered?

CX05 VGT is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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