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DG05 TPF

2005 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026
Pass 23 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 179,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 175,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 168,025 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 168,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 161,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 150,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 150,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,403 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 138,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,280 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,450 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 117,449 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes weak.. also possible wheel alighment issue

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,415 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,206 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 97,206 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,242 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 TPF is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

DG05 TPF is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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