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GL55 DEL

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 103,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,449 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 91,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,191 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 90,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise handbrake travel

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,253 miles

advise headlamps

Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,253 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise headlamps

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,409 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,387 miles

advise nearside & offside front headlamps

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,698 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 76,698 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,172 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise nearside & offside front whishbone bushes

advise offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,589 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,259 miles

advise nearside rear tyre side wall slight cut

advise offside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,827 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,827 miles

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

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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GL55 DEL is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GL55 DEL, 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 GL55 DEL registered?

GL55 DEL is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is GL55 DEL safe to buy?

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