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GL05 BXJ

2005 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,446 mi
Last recorded144,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 144,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,783 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 136,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 131,813 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

service due

Fail 15 Jan 2019 131,813 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reqs. both lamps cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment long travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads 50% worn

service due

Pass 17 Jan 2018 127,724 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2017 121,858 miles

driver side mirror casing cover mssing

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 28 Jan 2017 121,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brakes disc pitted, o/s/r brake disc scored slightly

driver side mirror casing cover mssing

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 113,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,119 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 109,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 105,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,708 miles

centre rear most exhaust hanger broken

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 14 Mar 2012 100,693 miles

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

centre rear most exhaust hanger broken

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,609 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 87,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,094 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,094 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 47,526 miles

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

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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GL05 BXJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL05 BXJ, 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 GL05 BXJ registered?

GL05 BXJ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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