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HG05 SWN

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, maybe run with low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges maybe run with low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,558 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 119,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,088 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 112,086 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,347 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres feathering outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,561 miles

both rear tyres feathering outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,957 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres have damage to the outer sidewalls.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres have damage to the outer sidewalls.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,268 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 16,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 SWN is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

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

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