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DN05 MBV

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,644 mi
Last recorded156,644 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 156,644 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 142,460 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 134,571 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,707 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

anti skid service message in cluster requires attention

centre exhaust mounting detatched

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,707 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

anti skid service message in cluster requires attention

centre exhaust mounting detatched

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,694 miles

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

anti skid warning message on dash

horn noise starting to sound harsh

Fail 24 Mar 2012 88,694 miles

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

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

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

anti skid warning message on dash

horn noise starting to sound harsh

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,405 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front anti-roll bar notchy nearside very slight

possible engine rattle

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,586 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 72,585 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,642 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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DN05 MBV 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 66.7%.

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 DN05 MBV, 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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DN05 MBV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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