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HG05 SXA

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,696 mi
Last recorded85,696 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 79,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,133 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,003 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,159 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 48,874 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2016 48,874 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 45,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,701 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 41,701 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 38,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,701 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 35,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,179 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,165 miles

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

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

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 SXA is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG05 SXA?

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What year was HG05 SXA registered?

HG05 SXA is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is HG05 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 SXA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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