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GJ05 BFL

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,992 mi
Last recorded137,992 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn low.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 137,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inner rear bush split.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 137,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inner rear bush split.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 129,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,312 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,263 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 94,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,561 miles

offside front tyre has small cuts on the inside wall , but not through to the cords yet

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,418 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 63,418 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 58,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Fail 28 May 2009 58,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,377 miles

slight knock from steering. unable to locate any excessive play.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,959 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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GJ05 BFL is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ05 BFL, 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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GJ05 BFL is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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