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GK55 NVR

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,987 mi
Last recorded153,987 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 153,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 146,121 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 146,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 137,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2011 137,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 128,314 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2010 128,280 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 118,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 118,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 106,483 miles

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

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

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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GK55 NVR is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GK55 NVR, 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 GK55 NVR registered?

GK55 NVR is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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