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FG55 FMA

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,580 mi
Last recorded125,580 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,277 miles

offside front fog light not working

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 117,277 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,320 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,370 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside rear lamp damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 92,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,757 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 88,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,973 miles

No postcode,makers name & BSAU 145d on front number plate.

Oil leak

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

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

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 FMA is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FMA, 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 FG55 FMA registered?

FG55 FMA is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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