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FD55 SJV

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,112 mi
Last recorded203,112 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 SJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 203,112 miles

exhaust systen rusty

front position lamps blue

front wipers poor

nsf door mirror glass missing

osf mirror damaged

stone chips front screen

Pass 18 May 2017 180,355 miles

both front position lamps blue light

both rear tyre valves cracking

exhaust system poor

various stone chips front screen

Pass 18 May 2016 149,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 147,293 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 147,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 139,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,624 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 130,623 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 123,548 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,067 miles

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

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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FD55 SJV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD55 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD55 SJV registered?

FD55 SJV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FD55 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 SJV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD55 SJV have outstanding finance?

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