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HG05 SVD

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,647 mi
Last recorded101,647 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,647 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 99,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,456 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight dampness of oil around offside steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,413 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 90,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight oil leak from steering rack

headlamp lens slightly deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight oil leak from steering rack

headlamp lens slightly deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,218 miles

exhaust mounting corroded at rear

handbrake requires adjustment slight travel

headlamps poor

slight oil leak from steering rack or pipe

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,090 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

undertryas fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 79,090 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

undertryas fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,598 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,928 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 64,928 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,914 miles

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

front discs worn

noise from n/s/r handbrake

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,420 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f disc lipped

n/s/f tyre side wall

o/s/f disc lipped

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,459 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 SVD is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

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

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