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DE55 GXB

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,393 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 128,364 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,078 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 23 Jul 2012 104,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres 2mm

front brake discs scored

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not fully checked due to child seats

Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not fully checked due to child seats

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,506 miles

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edge, more so is the nearside

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to a baby seat being fitted

offside rear tyre tread is close to minimum

rear brake pads look likt they are getting low and the discs are undercutting

Fail 6 Apr 2010 71,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edge, more so is the nearside

front brake disc's are undercutting

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to a baby seat being fitted

offside rear tyre tread is close to minimum

rear brake pads look likt they are getting low and the discs are undercutting

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,472 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside rear tyre is worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2008 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise nearside rear tyre is worn heavily on outer edge

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 GXB is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GXB, 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 DE55 GXB registered?

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

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