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FY05 ZSL

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,667 mi
Last recorded124,667 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,667 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake travel nearing maximum limits. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 124,667 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake travel nearing maximum limits. (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 123,481 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,645 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 120,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

parking brake has just met minimum limits.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,674 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 118,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,295 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 104,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 96,931 miles

both front tyre worn/bold inner edges

both front wishbone front bushes splitting

both headlamp beam patterns weak

corrosion to back box top skin

cracking to fuel cap seal

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/r seat belt checked as best as possible due to child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre pressure was very low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,934 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting/weakening

check o/s/r seat belt as best as poss - due to child seat fitted

cracking to fuel cap seal

cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

front number plate delaminating

slight front steering rack play

some corrosion to back box top skin

Pass 6 May 2014 91,412 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

corrosion to exhaust back box section

cracking to fuel cap seal - recommend replace

Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

cracking to fuel cap seal

front brake discs worn + corrosion to o/s/f inner surface

very slight n/s/f steering rod play

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,623 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

cracking to fuel cap seal

front brake discs worn + corrosion to o/s/f inner surface

very slight n/s/f steering rod play

Pass 18 May 2012 78,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 73,660 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 70,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,286 miles

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

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,519 miles

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 ZSL is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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