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GV55 UYM

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,693 mi
Last recorded97,693 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 97,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested on nsr due to child seat fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,722 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in it , cords not showing

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

handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,431 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os and slight distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no hand brake warning light on dash

Fail 16 Sep 2019 63,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os and slight distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no hand brake warning light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,298 miles

nsr and osr tyre perished, osr slightly out of shape

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,883 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,096 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,321 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns and os wishbone bushes deteriorating

nsf wheel rim slight distort

Fail 18 Sep 2015 42,318 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns and os wishbone bushes deteriorating

nsf wheel rim slight distort

Fail 23 Oct 2014 38,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 38,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,828 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 34,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,354 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,354 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,784 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,289 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 17,289 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,722 miles

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

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 UYM is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UYM, 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 GV55 UYM registered?

GV55 UYM is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is GV55 UYM safe to buy?

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