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FX05 VBD

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

339,898 mi
Last recorded339,898 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 VBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 339,898 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 325,695 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 304,212 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 304,212 miles

Fuel pipe insecure flow and return. under vehicle. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer side lamp but more than 50% working

Pass 3 Feb 2018 281,169 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 281,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Tight , grabbing , (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 258,504 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

clutch peddle anti slip rubber missing

fuel hoses have been repaid

Fail 26 Jan 2017 257,991 miles

Fuel hose insecure the flow and return from front to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

clutch peddle anti slip rubber missing

fuel hoses have been repaid

fuel hoses are rubbing on the lower power steering pipes

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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FX05 VBD is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FX05 VBD, 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 FX05 VBD registered?

FX05 VBD is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FX05 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 VBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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