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FG55 XGD

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,855 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Fail 24 Oct 2018 112,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,091 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,810 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,027 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,180 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,849 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 42,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 35,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,473 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 XGD is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

FG55 XGD is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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