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DE55 GXG

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,531 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 132,531 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,268 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 128,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,777 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,787 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,409 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted all rear belts not checked N/S R

Fail 1 Feb 2018 112,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted all rear belts not checked N/S R

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working 2 Lamps insecure bulbs (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,030 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 103,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side l,ight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,915 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,682 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,684 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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DE55 GXG 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 68.2%.

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 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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

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

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