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GJ05 BHV

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

250,958 mi
Last recorded250,958 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 250,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 250,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 244,981 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 244,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 239,540 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 239,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 233,369 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 233,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 227,556 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 227,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s &n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 221,652 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 221,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 214,211 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 214,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 202,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 202,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 193,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,621 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,072 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,043 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,692 miles

OSF tyre sidewall cut

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,255 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 35,255 miles

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

cut in o/s/f side wall of tyre

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 BHV 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 GJ05 BHV, 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 BHV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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