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GF55 YLP

2005 Volvo S60

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 109,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 109,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 7 May 2015 99,087 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,671 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,948 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front & nearside front tyres worn very low inneredge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,417 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,709 miles

centre exhaust mount showing corrosion

chips in windscreen

front discs showing corrosion on inside facings

rear discs showing corrosion around edges

slight movement in front drop links

slight oil misting from power steering pump

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,795 miles

1-top and bottom engine covers fitted

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 YLP is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Purple with a 2,402cc 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 GF55 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

GF55 YLP is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is GF55 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 YLP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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