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DG55 SWZ

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,351 mi
Last recorded179,351 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2016 179,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 170,268 miles

Chunk out of N/S/F tyre wall no cords showing.

N/S/R tyre is badly crazed, low on tread and over 10 years old (2004)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 170,268 miles

Chunk out of N/S/F tyre wall no cords showing.

N/S/R tyre is badly crazed, low on tread and over 10 years old (2004)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 157,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 147,946 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 147,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 136,821 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 136,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside upper tail lamp bulb not working.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,399 miles

All tyres near to legal limit.

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall.

Offside trye cut on inner wall.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 115,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All tyres near to legal limit.

Brake fluid level slightly low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall.

Offside trye cut on inner wall.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 86,370 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking permit in swept area

rear number plate poor

undershields and plastic covers restricting inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2009 86,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking permit in swept area

rear number plate poor

undershields and plastic covers restricting inspection

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 SWZ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

DG55 SWZ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DG55 SWZ safe to buy?

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