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FV55 HHP

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,358 mi
Last recorded141,358 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 141,358 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,172 miles

covers on under body & parts

Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,968 miles

some underside corrosion around suspension components

Fail 6 Sep 2023 128,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum insecure hand brake shoes catching on drum back plate when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake drum insecure hand brake shoes catching in drum when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some underside corrosion around suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,098 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 127,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 123,621 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 123,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,577 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 119,577 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 116,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,668 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 31 May 2017 107,519 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 107,519 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 97,584 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 88,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 79,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,276 miles

both rear tyres side walls perrished.

exhaust centre nsection has mountings broken.

Pass 15 May 2012 60,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,197 miles

both front tyres got splits just ok

Pass 1 May 2009 27,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f brake disc corrosion

n/s/r brake disc corrosion

o/s/f brake disc corrosion

o/s/r brake disc corrosion

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
Full Volvo S60 reliability report

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FV55 HHP is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV55 HHP, 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 FV55 HHP registered?

FV55 HHP is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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