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GM05 RAM

2005 Volvo S60

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,256 mi
Last recorded159,256 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 RAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 159,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 155,462 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 141,467 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 136,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,249 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 131,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,444 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 19 Jan 2018 113,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,204 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 103,196 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,732 miles

Offside Front underinflated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,729 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,583 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,777 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,774 miles

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 25 Oct 2010 22,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,749 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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GM05 RAM is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GM05 RAM, 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 GM05 RAM registered?

GM05 RAM is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GM05 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM05 RAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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