MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bald inner edge dangerous advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake efficiency just met
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bald inner edge dangerous advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rattle from inside hub/disc no play found at bearing/suspension
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working amber side marker (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush torn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rattle from inside hub/disc no play found at bearing/suspension
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 arms front bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 arms front bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
exhaust deteriorated at bracket temp fix
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust deteriorated at bracket temp fix
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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GJ55 XHG is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 GJ55 XHG, 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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GJ55 XHG is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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