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GU05 RXW

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,038 mi
Last recorded164,038 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 164,038 miles

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

headlights becoming dull

Pass 1 Oct 2018 155,890 miles

both fronts and n/s/r tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2017 146,121 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 146,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 138,038 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 19 Sep 2015 126,480 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 126,452 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,419 miles

o/s handbrake low compared to n/s

Fail 23 Aug 2013 105,379 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,379 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 92,678 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,891 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads cracked around edegs ( advise replacement )

hand brake travel

rear brakes noisy ( parking brake )

Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads cracked around edegs ( advise replacement )

hand brake travel

rear brakes noisy ( parking brake )

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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GU05 RXW is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU05 RXW, 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 GU05 RXW registered?

GU05 RXW is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is GU05 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 RXW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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