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GJ55 XHH

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,506 mi
Last recorded178,506 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 178,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 178,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear multiple leaks (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 168,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 162,560 miles

Slight movement in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Slight movement in offside inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2023 158,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 23 Jun 2022 154,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake has low reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2021 148,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to catalytic joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2020 142,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 142,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

OSF side marker light inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 136,467 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 108,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 98,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 98,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,082 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,078 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,940 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,380 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 May 2009 23,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,954 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 XHH is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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