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DK05 SZY

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

261,913 mi
Last recorded261,913 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 SZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 261,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 261,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 252,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 252,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 236,383 miles

both outer sill covers fitted

front discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2017 236,372 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sill covers fitted

front discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 219,340 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 219,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 199,612 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 199,598 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f lower arm front bush worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 180,410 miles

Evidence of front road wheels fouling inner arch's

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 180,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Evidence of front road wheels fouling inner arch's

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,210 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 146,581 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 146,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,851 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,383 miles

N/S/R TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL.!

Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,764 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,322 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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DK05 SZY is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey 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 DK05 SZY, 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 DK05 SZY registered?

DK05 SZY is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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