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HG05 SVC

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,733 mi
Last recorded146,733 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,733 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 146,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 142,071 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 128,805 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 128,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,818 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 103,611 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,982 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,982 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,232 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 99,232 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,012 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,043 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,541 miles

advise both front tyres outer sidewwalls damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,748 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 74,104 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,486 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 SVC is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HG05 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

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

Is HG05 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 SVC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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