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FY05 BSU

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,358 mi
Last recorded130,358 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 130,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 124,179 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,239 miles

front tyres wearing low

handbrake travel

headlamps tarnishing

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,282 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnishing

offside & nearside front wishbone inner bushes weak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,980 miles

front lower inner wishbone bushes weak

headlamp lenses tarnishing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,087 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,527 miles

Offside and nearside rear anti role bar rubbing on suspension arm at full travel.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear anti role bar rubbing on suspension arm at full travel.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,010 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,119 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front 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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FY05 BSU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY05 BSU, 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 FY05 BSU registered?

FY05 BSU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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