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DE05 DYX

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,497 mi
Last recorded143,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 143,497 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 143,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 116,377 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 116,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 111,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 96,182 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 96,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps O/S + N/S not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 74,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,859 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded but still holding exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,866 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,910 miles

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

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

both front diswcs slightly worn

rear bracket broken exhust

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,588 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,607 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 DYX is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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