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DG05 RUA

2005 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 83,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,391 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,705 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on sided walls

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,738 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 RUA is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 RUA registered?

DG05 RUA is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DG05 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 RUA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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