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GU05 ZGG

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,561 mi
Last recorded136,561 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 136,561 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2026 136,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted.beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted.beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 130,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 123,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,280 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 115,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,463 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,124 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 96,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken on filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush has exess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush worn with play change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps lens cloudy

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,889 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 82,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,977 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,831 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,780 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,506 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,381 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,028 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged [small bulges]

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,092 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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GU05 ZGG is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GU05 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

GU05 ZGG is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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