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DY05 EVX

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,868 mi
Last recorded164,868 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 164,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 164,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 161,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 158,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 156,716 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 156,716 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 154,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 152,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

anti-skid service message on

Fail 23 Apr 2021 152,656 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower suspension arms, front bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

anti-skid service message on

Pass 5 May 2020 149,678 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

anti-skid service required message on

Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 142,220 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 9 May 2017 138,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 134,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 130,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,992 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,957 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2012 115,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,242 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,636 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,238 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)

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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DY05 EVX is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY05 EVX, 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 DY05 EVX registered?

DY05 EVX is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is DY05 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 EVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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