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HG05 SXL

2005 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,051 mi
Last recorded130,051 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,051 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 130,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side Frosty & Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 121,178 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both O/Side and N/Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side Frosty & Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,516 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 108,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,271 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 95,271 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 86,409 miles

fuel flap hinge broken

o/s headlamp lens frosty

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,505 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 81,505 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 74,192 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 74,192 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,790 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f frosty (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

petrol flap hinge broken

Fail 24 Nov 2017 68,790 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f frosty (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

petrol flap hinge broken

Pass 12 Nov 2016 61,882 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens frosted (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,727 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,727 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 45,636 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 45,636 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 41,458 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 41,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,167 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 33,833 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 33,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2009 28,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009 28,113 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,229 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2008 21,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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 SXL is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

HG05 SXL is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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