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GJ55 XGV

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,945 mi
Last recorded183,945 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 183,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 183,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 177,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 171,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been run flat and damaged the sidewall, strongly suggest changing the tyre! tyre was pumped up before test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel long, on limit

Fail 18 Apr 2024 171,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been run flat and damaged the sidewall, strongly suggest changing the tyre! tyre was pumped up before test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 166,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 159,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 153,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has long travel but not reaching its stop

Pass 18 Feb 2020 149,439 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 149,439 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,142 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 131,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,281 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 91,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,911 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 70,472 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,864 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 XGV is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

GJ55 XGV is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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