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DE55 GWZ

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,231 mi
Last recorded119,231 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 119,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 119,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 104,420 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit smashed

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 104,420 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit smashed

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 96,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,827 miles

Both headlamps misted - Beam pattern only just achieved

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Apr 2021 82,227 miles

Advise change on all brake discs

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,563 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,236 miles

n/s front tyre getting low in tread worn on edges and deteriorated in sidewall

o/s rear tyre deteriorated in outer sidewall

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre getting low in tread worn on edges and deteriorated in sidewall

o/s rear tyre deteriorated in outer sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn pads appear ok

fuel tank appears damp

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,745 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread and wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,745 miles

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

both front tyres getting low in tread and wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

both front wishbone front bushes splitting and worn

fuel tank damp

Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank damp

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades poor

both rear brake discs corroded and brake pads low

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread and n/s rear cracking in walls

fuel tank damp

info light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,577 miles

fuel tank damp

o/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread and nail in tread

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,892 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 39,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DE55 GWZ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DE55 GWZ, 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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DE55 GWZ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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