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DG05 RTO

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,351 mi
Last recorded188,351 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 188,351 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 188,351 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 178,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 22 Oct 2021 178,110 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 174,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 174,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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 11 Sep 2019 160,878 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 160,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 145,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,867 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,651 miles

Both headlamps starting deteriorate

Nearside Front steering arm play

Offside Front Seat belt starting fray

Offside Front sill guard loose but secure

Rear brake pads starting get low

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 123,651 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH lower (1.1.A.3b)

Both headlamps starting deteriorate

Nearside Front steering arm play

Offside Front Seat belt starting fray

Offside Front sill guard loose but secure

Rear brake pads starting get low

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,718 miles

engine cover

Pass 7 Sep 2013 86,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 73,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,497 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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DG05 RTO is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver 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 DG05 RTO, 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 DG05 RTO registered?

DG05 RTO is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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