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HN05 VRM

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,235 mi
Last recorded216,235 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 216,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 216,153 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 212,430 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 208,344 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 208,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe bracket corroded loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 199,811 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Oct 2021 190,464 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2021 190,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 182,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 166,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,037 miles

both rear Tyres have uneven wear on inner edges. 225/45r17y

Fail 2 Mar 2017 125,037 miles

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

both rear Tyres have uneven wear on inner edges. 225/45r17y

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,791 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,533 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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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HN05 VRM is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey 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 HN05 VRM, 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 HN05 VRM registered?

HN05 VRM is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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