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FM05 SJY

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,389 mi
Last recorded213,389 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 SJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 213,389 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 213,387 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 210,739 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 210,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 206,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 203,237 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 203,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 193,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 193,249 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 184,600 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 184,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 174,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 167,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight binding on rear o/s brake

Pass 5 Aug 2014 159,417 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 159,417 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 149,409 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s rear

Fail 30 Jul 2012 144,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake cable req' adjusting

Pass 30 Jul 2012 144,181 miles

parking brake cable req' adjusting

Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 127,926 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 127,926 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,399 miles

exhaust rear brackets beginning to corrode

Fail 27 Jul 2009 112,399 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear brackets beginning to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,636 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 86,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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FM05 SJY is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM05 SJY, 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 FM05 SJY registered?

FM05 SJY is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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