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FE05 RDX

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,623 mi
Last recorded148,623 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 148,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dampness around steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2023 147,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 131,095 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides shock absorbers surface corrosion to casing

Rear corrosion to anti roll bar and links

slight misting to front headlights

Pass 22 Jul 2021 130,933 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 130,899 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,529 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring behind headlight (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated wiring behind headlight (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,209 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, worn inner edge & outer side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, bald on inner edge & outer side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust support hangers broken due to corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust support hangers broken due to corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,987 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust support hanger broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,270 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,832 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,887 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

front mirrors have scratches to glass

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,162 miles

under body covers fitted, sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,935 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,061 miles

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

Rear 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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FE05 RDX is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE05 RDX, 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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FE05 RDX is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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