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HG55 GYA

2005 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,481 mi
Last recorded137,481 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 GYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,481 miles

Headlmps faded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and cut on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 132,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlmps faded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and cut on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 173,226 miles

Offside Front inner arch cover lose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hangers rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 159,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has movement but not excessive

Fail 25 May 2018 158,657 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Removable Item stuck to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Incorrect pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has movement but not excessive

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 May 2017 136,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 118,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,421 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,293 miles

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of sills

some perishing nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 1 May 2013 84,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,677 miles

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

front tyreshave been touching wheel arch just off touching know

Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,104 miles

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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HG55 GYA is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 94,829 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HG55 GYA, 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 HG55 GYA registered?

HG55 GYA is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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