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FX55 OSB

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,716 mi
Last recorded139,716 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 OSB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 139,716 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped inner edge-both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 139,715 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped inner edge-both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 133,825 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 128,347 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 121,553 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 114,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 107,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 101,391 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 101,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 95,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 84,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 67,913 miles

chip in windcreen

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

chip in windcreen

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 58,900 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 58,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,648 miles

front discs heavily corroded on insides

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,941 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,829 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,005 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 19,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FX55 OSB 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 78.3%.

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 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 FX55 OSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX55 OSB registered?

FX55 OSB is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FX55 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 OSB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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