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FL55 MDE

2005 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

249,643 mi
Last recorded249,643 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 249,643 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 236,554 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 219,989 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2024 219,796 miles

Central Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 197,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 185,516 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 164,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 161,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,871 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 151,865 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 141,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,933 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 134,933 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 129,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Jun 2014 124,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,006 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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FL55 MDE is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FL55 MDE, 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 FL55 MDE registered?

FL55 MDE is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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