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GJ05 XWX

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,259 mi
Last recorded138,259 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,259 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door dented

front tyres smaller than original spec

Fail 13 Oct 2016 138,259 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door dented

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play both sides (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

front tyres smaller than original spec

Pass 24 Oct 2015 111,851 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)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 111,757 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped ACROSS FRONT SUBFRAME (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,785 miles

body damage on n/s

centre exhaust mount brokern

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,665 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,179 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 XWX is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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