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HG05 SWZ

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,732 mi
Last recorded178,732 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 178,732 miles

both front suspension arms slight play

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 165,345 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 165,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 150,588 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 118,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front brake disc worn and pitted

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

offside front brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 101,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 89,294 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 89,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 70,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 62,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 62,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SWZ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

HG05 SWZ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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