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GL05 PZS

2005 Volvo S60

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 PZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,937 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 81,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 80,315 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively OUTER CV JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 72,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,141 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 71,140 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lamps clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,330 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 64,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,267 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 61,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,737 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,737 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,729 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 41,729 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,903 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 31,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

front brake disc inner surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,415 miles

Offside 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 PZS is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

GL05 PZS is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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