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HG05 SXJ

2005 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,601 mi
Last recorded164,601 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 164,601 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 164,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 156,606 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 140,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres rubbing on inner wing on full lock

both headlight lens deteriorated

unable to fully check boot area due to contents

Fail 29 May 2014 140,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres rubbing on inner wing on full lock

both headlight lens deteriorated

unable to fully check boot area due to contents

Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,300 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 110,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,519 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,641 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 79,641 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,477 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,477 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,617 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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 SXJ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

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

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