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GJ05 TFY

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,101 mi
Last recorded193,101 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 TFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 193,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 188,391 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 188,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 183,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 180,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 176,093 miles

General corrosion on under side of vehicle

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic trims fitted over sills not allowing full inspection

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 171,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 165,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 160,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 143,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,977 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,412 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket has corroded off on one side but still secured

Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,458 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,388 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,367 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 TFY is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TFY, 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 GJ05 TFY registered?

GJ05 TFY is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is GJ05 TFY safe to buy?

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