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GV55 HEU

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,658 mi
Last recorded151,658 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 HEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 151,658 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 149,893 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2022 149,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 148,035 miles

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

fuel filter deteriorated

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 146,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 144,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,125 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 142,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 137,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,598 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 129,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,631 miles

ADVISE FUEL CAP SEAL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,483 miles

ADVISE FUEL CAP SEAL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 102,483 miles

ADVISE FUEL CAP SEAL

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,237 miles

NAILS O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,144 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

NAILS O/S/R TYRE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 92,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,283 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,377 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,697 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)

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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GV55 HEU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 GV55 HEU, 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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GV55 HEU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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