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GF05 XFH

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 103,397 miles

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

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,929 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear tyres side walls cracking & perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,711 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 95,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 95,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 93,839 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 93,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,456 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 92,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,418 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,613 miles

front brake disc are slightley corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc are slightley corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,840 miles

Air box top not fitted right! noisy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Air box top not fitted right! noisy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake slight bind!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 77,910 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 73,724 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 73,717 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,075 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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GF05 XFH is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GF05 XFH, 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 GF05 XFH registered?

GF05 XFH is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is GF05 XFH safe to buy?

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