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GF05 ZLE

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,161 mi
Last recorded167,161 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 167,161 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 167,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 161,464 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 161,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 151,835 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 140,257 miles

front brake pads worn

offside front abs sensor ring corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 137,241 miles

oil leak

osf tyre has a screw in tread

Fail 31 May 2016 137,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

oil leak

osf tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front headlamp washers inop

offside front side marker light inop

rear exhaust hanger broken away

Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 125,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,644 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 110,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,831 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 83,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2009 62,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,850 miles

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

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 ZLE is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

GF05 ZLE is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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