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DK05 VCJ

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 160,601 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 149,158 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,758 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 138,556 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 138,556 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 132,196 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,522 miles

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,775 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,081 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

n/s front fog lamp not working

o/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,183 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,768 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 31,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front section of sill panel trim damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,222 miles

Nearside front section of sill panel trim damaged

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 VCJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue 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 DK05 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

DK05 VCJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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