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GK05 GKO

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,117 mi
Last recorded110,117 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 110,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 109,947 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 101,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,733 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Not clearly visible due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,131 miles

centre console missing

Fail 21 Sep 2021 87,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre console missing

Fail 13 Aug 2021 86,521 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 83,328 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,595 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,109 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 67,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,413 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 63,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,316 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,015 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,153 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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GK05 GKO is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GK05 GKO, 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 GK05 GKO registered?

GK05 GKO is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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