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HG05 SVW

2005 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,044 mi
Last recorded142,044 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 142,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 123,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,655 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 112,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,798 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Sep 2011 101,798 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs rusty

front brakes look low advise brake check

Pass 19 Sep 2009 67,317 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 67,317 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,287 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,828 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SVW is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

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

Is HG05 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 SVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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