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FG55 ESU

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,645 mi
Last recorded190,645 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 190,645 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 189,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 189,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 187,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 27 Oct 2020 183,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 180,824 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 175,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 175,589 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,371 miles

BOTH FRONT WISH BONE ARM BUSHERS S/WEAR

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

N/SFRONT TYRE RUBBER CUTS OUTTER SIDE WALL

Fail 26 Oct 2016 163,071 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT WISH BONE ARM BUSHERS S/WEAR

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

N/SFRONT TYRE RUBBER CUTS OUTTER SIDE WALL

Pass 19 Oct 2015 155,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,023 miles

exhaust tailpipe correded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 132,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 122,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,727 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 104,639 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,888 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 97,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,198 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,198 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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FG55 ESU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FG55 ESU, 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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FG55 ESU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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