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EJ05 SYX

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,997 mi
Last recorded140,997 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 140,997 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 140,997 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 132,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 125,047 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 121,776 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 121,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 117,991 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 116,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 112,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 108,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 108,595 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 May 2018 104,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2017 100,422 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 100,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 96,022 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 96,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,338 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 83,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,598 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 65,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,947 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,397 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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EJ05 SYX is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EJ05 SYX, 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 EJ05 SYX registered?

EJ05 SYX is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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