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EX05 TYY

2005 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,728 mi
Last recorded31,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 31,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 31,397 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 31,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 30,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 30,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 29,096 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,741 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 27,878 miles

Centre Section Exhaust Hangers Corroded

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

Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,178 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,789 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,923 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on the legel limit

Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,847 miles

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

O/S/F windscreen whiper only just clearing screen

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,214 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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EX05 TYY is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EX05 TYY, 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 EX05 TYY registered?

EX05 TYY is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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