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DEZ 5475

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

216,015 mi
Last recorded216,015 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 5475
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 216,015 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o s slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet / wing damaged on os

Pass 3 Jan 2018 202,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 201,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 191,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 191,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hangers corroded and broken from exhaust (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened damaged by heat (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2015 179,839 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Oct 2015 179,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear has a nail in tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Oct 2014 166,376 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 18 Oct 2014 166,124 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Oct 2013 152,068 miles

Exhaust bracket deteriorated - Exhaust system still adequately supported

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2013 151,687 miles

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

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

Exhaust bracket deteriorated - Exhaust system still adequately supported

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 136,809 miles

Windscreen cracked outside of the swept area

Fail 5 Oct 2012 136,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen cracked outside of the swept area

Pass 6 Aug 2011 118,163 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 118,163 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 102,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 102,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,864 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,563 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DEZ 5475 is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DEZ 5475, 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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DEZ 5475 is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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