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FD05 BHJ

2005 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,928 mi
Last recorded198,928 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 198,928 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 198,862 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 195,884 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 195,883 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 177,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 158,021 miles

Battery warning light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 145,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 140,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 133,988 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 133,988 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 125,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 115,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 106,372 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,968 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,787 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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FD05 BHJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD05 BHJ, 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 FD05 BHJ registered?

FD05 BHJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is FD05 BHJ safe to buy?

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