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HG05 SUO

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 134,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 134,331 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 134,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 132,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 131,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 126,345 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 118,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 118,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 108,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,748 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 78,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,732 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 59,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,878 miles

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 5 May 2011 51,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 26 Apr 2010 43,195 miles

both front tyres close to limit on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2009 36,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,822 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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HG05 SUO is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HG05 SUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 SUO registered?

HG05 SUO is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is HG05 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 SUO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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