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HJ55 SHZ

2005 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,195 mi
Last recorded147,195 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 147,195 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 147,195 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 141,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 136,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 131,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 125,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 125,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 120,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,127 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 114,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,909 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenes (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,027 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,433 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,768 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,768 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2013 77,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 77,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,215 miles

All discs are pitted

Both front tyres are lightly rubbing on lock to lock check

Fail 21 Sep 2011 62,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,673 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,795 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 18,795 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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HJ55 SHZ is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HJ55 SHZ, 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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HJ55 SHZ is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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