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GY55 JVT

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,813 mi
Last recorded174,813 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 JVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 174,813 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

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

nearside and offside front head light tarnished

Fail 15 Nov 2017 174,813 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front head light tarnished

Pass 3 Nov 2016 170,805 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 3 Nov 2016 170,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2014 164,720 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2013 160,349 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 150,599 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 144,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 144,549 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 137,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 132,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 112,244 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre feathering

Fail 29 Sep 2008 112,244 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre feathering

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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GY55 JVT is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY55 JVT, 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 GY55 JVT registered?

GY55 JVT is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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