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DY05 RUU

2005 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,833 mi
Last recorded132,833 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 RUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 115,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,057 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 100,057 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 86,970 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 86,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 79,192 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,696 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,569 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,981 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)

top engine mount worn slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,350 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,080 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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DY05 RUU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 RUU registered?

DY05 RUU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is DY05 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 RUU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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