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DG05 VUP

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

255,207 mi
Last recorded255,207 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 255,207 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 255,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 248,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad depth at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head light foggy but still producing a beam pattern at an appropriate light level (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 238,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 238,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 231,084 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 226,599 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 226,597 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 214,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 214,763 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 198,008 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 198,002 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front under tray insecure

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 181,737 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 181,737 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 163,578 miles

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

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

bonnet saftey catch requires servicing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 163,578 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

bonnet saftey catch requires servicing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 144,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 121,357 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 106,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,610 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 VUP is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VUP, 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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DG05 VUP is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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