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HG05 SUU

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,767 mi
Last recorded166,767 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 166,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 158,525 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 158,406 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 152,629 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 144,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front /bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 144,541 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front /bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 130,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 116,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket snapped due system supported ok

nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

offside front outer driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket snapped due system supported ok

nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

offside front outer driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger corroded loose but system suported ok

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,540 miles

Near side wiper blade slightly split.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,235 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,028 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,744 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 SUU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG05 SUU, 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 HG05 SUU registered?

HG05 SUU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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