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DG55 EXZ

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,428 mi
Last recorded233,428 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 233,428 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 225,168 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 217,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 207,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wheels rubbing arches on full lock

front springs rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2015 207,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wheels rubbing arches on full lock

front springs rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2014 186,288 miles

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

both front bottom arms inner bushes starting to split away

chip in screen

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2014 186,288 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom arms inner bushes starting to split away

chip in screen

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2013 164,897 miles

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

both front bottom arms inner bushes slight movment

both front tyres on 3mm and n/s/f has slight mark in side wall

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

chip in screen

exhaust system getting rusty

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

n/s/r tyre has slight mark in side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2013 164,897 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom arms inner bushes slight movment

both front tyres on 3mm and n/s/f has slight mark in side wall

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

chip in screen

exhaust system getting rusty

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

n/s/r tyre has slight mark in side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2012 153,637 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 153,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 140,472 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 111,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 84,797 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on outer and inner edges

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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DG55 EXZ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG55 EXZ, 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 DG55 EXZ registered?

DG55 EXZ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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