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DY55 OVL

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 157,891 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 155,231 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 152,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 148,727 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 145,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 145,793 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 143,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 132,246 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 120,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 111,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 103,353 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 103,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 95,481 miles

225/45/ZR17/94W. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 81,877 miles

225/45/R17/91Y. OF 3 OR 5 NR 4 NF 3mm. Fronts wearing edges monitor tyre pressures etc.

Front pads serviceable. N/S/R rear disc quite poor condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,168 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,398 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,978 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,649 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DY55 OVL is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver 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 DY55 OVL, 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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DY55 OVL is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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