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FD05 OBS

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,069 mi
Last recorded201,069 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OBS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 201,069 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 201,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 197,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 191,575 miles

headlamps faded

Fail 25 May 2018 191,461 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

headlamps faded

Pass 11 May 2017 185,446 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 185,232 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Headlamp loom (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 171,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2016 171,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 152,047 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 152,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 139,860 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 117,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 117,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,791 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 74,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 68,100 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 59,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 OBS is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD05 OBS, 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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FD05 OBS is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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