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DE05 AKF

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

195,904 mi
Last recorded195,904 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 195,904 miles

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2021 193,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 193,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 191,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 189,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lens deteriorated, o/s/r lamp lens cracked

slight play inner rack

Pass 1 Sep 2018 172,126 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2017 148,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 127,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,796 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 110,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,544 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,540 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,823 miles

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

slight play inner rack

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,354 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 16 Nov 2009 41,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,583 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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DE05 AKF is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DE05 AKF, 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 DE05 AKF registered?

DE05 AKF is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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