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GF55 BJY

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,303 mi
Last recorded213,303 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 BJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 213,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 208,626 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 208,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 200,196 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 189,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 178,120 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 167,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 13 Oct 2011 167,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 8 Oct 2010 157,263 miles

both rear tyres feathered

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2009 145,763 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 145,763 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 109,150 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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GF55 BJY is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 BJY, 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 GF55 BJY registered?

GF55 BJY is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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