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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb pale (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb pale (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
small cuts in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant level low 1 liter added for test
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front brake pads 50/60% worn
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre wall damaged
Oil leak and level low ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre / rear exhaust mounting brackets broken
slight wear to both front suspension arm forward bushes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre / rear exhaust mounting brackets broken
slight wear to both front suspension arm forward bushes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S60?
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FB05 JBV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 FB05 JBV, 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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FB05 JBV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 April 2005.
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