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FG55 FMU

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,569 mi
Last recorded202,569 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 202,569 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front shocker top bearings slightly rough

Fail 19 Dec 2016 202,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front shocker top bearings slightly rough

Pass 11 Dec 2015 192,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 182,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Dec 2014 182,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 173,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 165,895 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 165,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 142,670 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2012 142,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 122,163 miles

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

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

steering lock stops worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 122,163 miles

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

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

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

steering lock stops worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 99,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,670 miles

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 FMU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

FG55 FMU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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