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DA55 AVU

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,355 mi
Last recorded171,355 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 171,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 160,734 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 160,734 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 157,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 157,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 155,099 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 153,041 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 148,867 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 145,592 miles

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

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)

under tray preventing inspection

Fail 29 Dec 2016 145,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray preventing inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2015 142,993 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front wipers worn

Fail 27 Nov 2015 142,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front wipers worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 138,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 133,503 miles

n/s front diving light n/w

o/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Nov 2012 127,949 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 127,949 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s front driving light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2012 112,178 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,178 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 99,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 96,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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DA55 AVU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA55 AVU, 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 DA55 AVU registered?

DA55 AVU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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