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EU54 VAD

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 129,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,882 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 124,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,605 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 120,596 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 115,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by outer side light (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,709 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 107,709 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,618 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 106,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,925 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low.

Offside headlamp deteriorating.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 92,426 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 87,338 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 87,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,295 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,293 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,564 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,948 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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EU54 VAD is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU54 VAD, 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 EU54 VAD registered?

EU54 VAD is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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