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HG05 SVP

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,300 mi
Last recorded133,300 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 133,300 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged no jagged or sharp edges

Fail 17 Oct 2023 133,300 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged no jagged or sharp edges

Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,861 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens's dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 131,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes on this arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45 R17 fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens's dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235/45 R17 97Y Vehicle presented for test with deflated tyre - Advise replacement tyre due to being driven whilst deflated - Sidewalls effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,973 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad friction material breaking up - Advise replacement

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surfaces worn and corroded - Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,199 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 119,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 Inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,384 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 107,384 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,446 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 19 Oct 2017 95,446 miles

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 88,317 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,201 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres are deteriorating cracks in walls of tyres.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,018 miles

all tyres are deteriorating cracks in walls of tyres.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,951 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,951 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,070 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 57,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,333 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 SVP is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SVP, 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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HG05 SVP is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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