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GJ55 MBV

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,210 mi
Last recorded198,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 MBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 198,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 190,186 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 178,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 164,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 158,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 142,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,953 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 142,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,189 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,117 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 120,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 108,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 97,610 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs corroded and worn

rear pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 84,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,439 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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GJ55 MBV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ55 MBV, 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 GJ55 MBV registered?

GJ55 MBV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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