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EJ05 SZP

2005 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,473 mi
Last recorded99,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 99,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,419 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,572 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 89,572 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,143 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 71,143 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 57,783 miles

rearmost exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,791 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,487 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,613 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,082 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,082 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,252 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,579 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,158 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 SZP is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

EJ05 SZP is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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